NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4.
NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor)

Over 2,000 children received offers for NYC Public Schools’ inaugural 2-K class Aug. 4, just two days after city officials announced Simone Hawkins, deputy chancellor of DOE’s early childhood education, would be stepping down in September.

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04 Aug 2026 | 03:43
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than 5,700 applicants for NYC Public Schools’ (NYCPS) first-ever class of 2-K students. The offers came days after DOE officials announced Simone Hawkins, deputy chancellor of NYCPS’ early childhood education...

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