- Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, has selected Kamar Samuels to be the new schools chancellor for New York City.
- Kamar Samuels is a longtime educator with significant experience in the NYC public school system.
- The appointment is focused on leveraging Samuels’ innovative approaches to education reform.
- Samuels is particularly noted for his successful track record in restructuring the Gifted & Talented program.
- The role involves overseeing the nation’s largest public school system, which serves a diverse and populous student body.
- Mamdani’s choice reflects a commitment to transformative leadership in public education.
- With this appointment, there is an anticipation of continued advancements and improvements in educational outcomes for NYC students.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mamdani-picks-educator-worked-dismantle-gifted-talented-program-nyc-schools-chancellor)
