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Whitney Tilson's Mayoral Campaign Speech on Education Reform in New York City

Published May 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:02

Did you know that if you have two kids, New York City will spend a million dollars on [the] education [of two kids]. But do you feel like they're getting a million dollar education? Me neither. So what are we spending it on? Not lunches, not facilities, not school supplies. (00:02–00:05)

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Asserts that New York City spends a million dollars on the education of two children.

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