Kamar Samuels Appointed New York City Schools Chancellor by Mayor-Elect Eric Adams

New Schools Chancellor Appointment

• 🎯 Kamar Samuels has been announced as the new Chancellor of New York City public schools by Mayor-Elect Eric Adams.
• 🔑 Samuels, a 48-year-old father of two, brings over two decades of experience as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and most recently, superintendent of District 3.

Samuels' Vision for NYC Schools

• 💡 His vision includes investing in recruiting and retaining educators, with a specific focus on special education, bilingual education, math, and science.
• 🤝 Samuels emphasizes that equity in education is a result of deliberate policy and practice choices.
• 🏠 He plans to address student homelessness and hire thousands of teachers.
• 🧩 The gifted and talented program for kindergarteners will remain as is for now.

Mayoral Control of Schools

• ⚠️ A significant challenge for the new administration is the issue of mayoral control of schools.
• 🗣️ While Adams promised to end it during his campaign, he now intends to ask the legislature for a continuation, seeking greater parental involvement and accessibility in the process.

Transition and Inauguration

• 🗓️ Kamar Samuels' first day on the job is tomorrow.
• 🤝 The current chancellor, Melissa Vis Ramos, will remain for one month to facilitate the transition.
• 🏛️ Mayor-Elect Adams will be sworn in today in a private ceremony and inaugurated tomorrow afternoon at City Hall.