Veteran educator Kamar Samuels will lead NYC schools starting on Jan. 1, 2026, when Zohran Mamdani takes office. Mamdani announced the appointment on Dec. 31, 2025 ( Photo: Amy Zimmer/Chalkbeat NYC) Mamdani taps New Schools Chancellor, Reverses Course on Ending Mayoral Control As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Kamar Samuels as his new schools chancellor on Dec. 31, he also reversed course on... News 31 Dec 2025 | 06:56
