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Michael Blake: “Every child should have mandatory civics, financial literacy…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Don Lemon Show Interview with New York City Mayoral Candidate Michael Blake

Published | Video Starts at 05:40

And if you have a home, you can transform what's going on in your communities. But then equally, we have to be very focused on public services. That means for public schools. Don, I do believe that Every child should have mandatory civics, financial literacy and mental health [education]. that's provided to them that they have to take on before they graduate. And I do believe you have to transform what's happening around safety and transportation. (05:40–05:44)

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Proposes mandatory education in civics, financial literacy, and mental health for students.

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