The announcement came Thursday as a crowded field of candidates vies for political support ahead of the June 24 primary and Nov. 4 general election.

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of attorney generals, warning schools that fears over a loss of federal funding were “not a justification to impose or reimpose discriminatory practices.”

Mayor Eric Adams has faced criticism over early childhood funding. The appointment comes more than a year after the former executive director of the office departed.

The Summer Rising program, which blends academic instruction with enrichment activities over the summer, has seen high demand among families.

Nearly 1 in 5 students in New York City identifies as Asian American, but just 8% of teachers and 5% of administrators are Asian American.

Some questioned why the chancellor’s letter did not directly address attacks on transgender students by the Trump administration — and why it took weeks to arrive.

Most eligible families will receive the Summer EBT funds automatically. But last year among NY families required to apply, few submitted applications, according to state data.

Observers raised fears that Adams may face additional pressure to crack down on immigrants and reverberate across the nation’s largest school system.

Several of the city’s borough presidents are trying to expand the representation of young people on community boards. The move comes as New York is expanding civics education.

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is concerned about the governor’s school funding plan. She also asked Albany for more money to help implement a statewide student cellphone ban.