Who is Kamar Samuels? Zohran Mamdani’s expected pick for NYC schools chancellor
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to appoint Kamar Samuels as New York City's next schools chancellor. Samuels, a veteran educator with a focus on equity and integration, signals Mamdani's approach to the vast public school system. This choice comes amid challenges like funding uncertainty and student homelessness, with Samuels' past work on desegregation drawing both praise and concern.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to appoint Kamar Samuels as New York City's next schools chancellor. Samuels, a veteran educator with a focus on equity and integration, signals Mamdani's approach to the vast public school system. This choice comes amid challenges like funding uncertainty and student homelessness, with Samuels' past work on desegregation drawing both praise and concern.
