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Mayor's Schools Chancellor Appointment Sparks Controversy Over Leftist Agenda

1/4/2026

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Critics condemn New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for appointing Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor, labeling him an ideologue promoting extreme leftist policies.
Kamar Samuels dismantled Gifted & Talented programs and led District 13.
He hosted town halls on equity and faced backlash for comments on race, aligning with Mamdani's goal to eliminate the Gifted & Talented program.
Some within the Department of Education describe his progressive vision as problematic.

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Critics condemn New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for appointing Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor, labeling him an ideologue promoting extreme leftist policies.
Kamar Samuels dismantled Gifted & Talented programs and led District 13.
He hosted town halls on equity and faced backlash for comments on race, aligning with Mamdani's goal to eliminate the Gifted & Talented program.
Some within the Department of Education describe his progressive vision as problematic.