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A.I.-Themed High School Is Put on Hold After Parental Backlash

By: Matthew Haag — 27 April 2026 at 23:20

Families in New York City expressed concerns about the rapid adoption of the technology. The schools chancellor also canceled a plan to close two Upper West Side schools.

Demonstrators rallied in April against the use of generative artificial intelligence in New York City schools.

Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools

By: Troy Closson — 31 December 2025 at 23:40

The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Kamar Samuels as New York City’s schools chancellor. He starts on Thursday.