The wildest part about Nikole Hannah-Jones’ piece is that it accidentally makes the case for school choice, despite that she blames NYC’s issues on…school choice.
She credits her own success in life with attending schools outside her district. She notes—correctly—that students shouldn’t be locked in a ZIP code.
That *is* the argument for school choice. Her essay is a reminder of why it is crucial.
Nikole Hannah-Jones credits her adult success with attending a wealthier school outside her neighborhood. So why does she blame New York City's educational problems on school choice? reason.com/2026/09/23/nikole…
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This is the most important part of the broader debate. Many kids *are* unfortunately trapped in a poor ZIP code when picking a school. It's wrong. And the solution to that is to give them more—not fewer—choices.
Everyone should have the same access Hannah-Jones had.
Sep 23, 2026 · 8:33 PM UTC
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