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Flatbush Scoop · Aug 2, 2026

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Deputy Chancellor Simone Hawkins, who oversees New York City's early childhood education programs, will step down in September as Mayor Zohran Mamdani prepares to launch his free 2-K program for 2-year-olds this fall. City officials praised Hawkins for expanding access to early childhood education but did not provide a reason for her departure.

Deputy Chancellor Simone Hawkins, who oversees New York City's early childhood education programs, will step down in September as Mayor Zohran Mamdani prepares to launch his free 2-K program for 2-year-olds this fall. City officials praised Hawkins for expanding access to early childhood education but did not provide a reason for her departure.

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