It would be a serious mistake to roll back mayoral control. Eliminating the gifted and talented programs would also be a mistake. That's the one hope many families have. I would actually do the opposite. I would increase the gifted and talented programs and I would double the number of specialized high schools. Step two is to look in the mirror. There are not many farms in New York City. We are a financial and commercial capital. We are a regulated capitalist economy. (1:24:56–1:25:03)
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Asserts a plan to increase gifted and talented programs and double specialized high schools.
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