The $50,000 Public School Student

By Joseph Orefice

New York City's public school system spends an astonishing $50,000 per student, the highest in the U.S., yet struggles with widespread illiteracy and low proficiency rates. This article delves into where this massive budget goes and why outcomes remain so poor despite the exorbitant spending.

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