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section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-13 19:23 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 19:23 EST
status: reported
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# NYC schools chancellor requests independent hiring review

Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels asked for an independent review of hiring days after a paraprofessional was fired following an arrest in the stabbing death of Katie Suarez.

Section: [Schools](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Kamar Samuels](/new-york/wiki/kamar-samuels.md), [Katie Suarez](/new-york/wiki/katie-suarez.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/13/nyregion/suarez-jogger-killed-nyc-schools-investigation.html), 2026-11-13 19:23 EST: NYC Schools Chancellor Calls for Hiring Inquiry After Arrest in Jogger’s Murder

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