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Claim Text: In the 2013–14 school year, the richest PTAs in the country spent an average of just $867 per student.
Simplified Text: During the 2013–14 school year, the richest PTAs in the United States spent an average of $867 per student.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2013-2014", "statistic": "$867 per student" }
Subject Tags: Education Funding PTA
UUID: 577851db-7772-4100-a1d4-a3b4adfb4edb
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 3:49 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 3:49 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Nikole Hannah-Jones' Experiment Accidentally Undercuts Her Case Against School Choice

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https://reason.com/2026/09/23/nikole-hannah-jones-experiment-accidentally-undercuts-her-case-against-school-choice

Nikole Hannah-Jones enrolled her daughter in a low-income, segregated school as an experiment, which ultimately failed her daughter academically. This experience, detailed in a recent essay, paradoxically undermines Hannah-Jones' arguments against school choice, despite her own success being attributed to attending wealthier schools.

Education School Choice Segregation Nikole Hannah-Jones New York City Schools Education Policy Parenting

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