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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Kamar Samuels as NYC schools chancellor and decided to extend, rather than end, mayoral control of schools, aiming for a more inclusive governance model. He also announced Emmy Liss as head of the Office of Child Care to advance free child care initiatives. Mamdani plans to work with Samuels to improve community involvement and address systemic challenges in NYC's education system.
Zohran Mamdani is set to appoint Kamar Samuels as New York City's new schools chancellor, praising his leadership in Manhattan's District 3 and his efforts in school mergers and racial integration. Samuels, a former Brooklyn superintendent and Bronx elementary teacher, will oversee the nation's largest public school system, facing challenges like teacher recruitment, smaller class sizes, and potential governance reforms.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce Kamar Samuels as the new schools chancellor, along with several other key appointments, as he prepares to take office and implement his administration's plans for the city.
A Bronx high schooler from Venezuela named Dylan was detained by ICE during a routine immigration court appearance after unwittingly relinquishing his legal protections, highlighting concerns about the use of expedited removal processes and their impact on immigrant youth in New York City.
New York City schools Chancellor David Banks cautioned teachers about engaging in political speech and warned that even out-of-school political activity can violate city rules if it disrupts the school environment. This comes ahead of a planned student and staff walkout in some NYC schools to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The event, organized by left-leaning teacher groups, parent organizations, and youth activist groups, aims to show solidarity with Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim families. The Education Department regulation prohibits teachers from using school time or resources to advocate for specific candidates, political parties, or political organizations. Critics argue that the warning may stifle political discussion and debate in the classroom and broader community.
On the first day of school in New York City, some schools were forced to turn away students as they grappled with an influx of migrant children seeking asylum, with about 21,000 expected to join already overcrowded classrooms. Teachers expressed frustration with the lack of organization and capacity issues, while many parents remained hopeful. The Department of Education provided minimal guidance to teachers on how to handle the situation, leaving them to procure additional supplies and bridge language barriers on their own. The DOE has hired additional teachers to address the needs of English language learners and bilingual students.
Parents in New York City are expressing alarm and frustration over the lack of information and communication from the Department of Education (DOE) regarding the plan for accommodating approximately 18,000 migrant students in city schools. With the start of the school year just weeks away, parents are concerned about the potential impact on their children's education and the lack of preparation by school officials. The DOE's silence on the matter has led to speculation and anxiety among parents, who are calling for transparency and concrete steps to address the situation. Additionally, there are concerns about a potential bus strike that could further disrupt the start of the school year.