A major expansion of early childhood education is underway as the mayor rolls out his flagship 2-K program in five school districts across four boroughs. The initiative, designed to provide pre-kindergarten seats to young children, is set to grow significantly with plans to add thousands more spots in the coming school year. Officials aim to increase access to early learning opportunities for families in high-need communities. Details on how the program will be funded and which additional districts may participate remain under discussion.


Mayor Mamdani launched his signature initiative, known as 2-K, in five local school districts across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. The mayor plans to add 10,000 more 2-K seats next school ...