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Applications are now open for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ambitious free childcare program for 2-year-olds. Our top story this morning explains who is eligible, which neighborhoods will be the first to participate, how to apply, and more.

Also, don’t miss P.S. Weekly Live, our end-of-year event featuring the student reporters behind the latest season of the podcast. Join us on June 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Brooklyn Public Library’s central branch — RSVP here.

Finally, as the city expands its overhaul of math instruction, I’d love to hear from elementary and middle school teachers who are transitioning to new curriculums. Drop me a line at [email protected].

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NYC families can now apply for 2-K. Here’s what you need to know.

Applications launched Tuesday on MySchools for the first 2,000 2-K seats. The program is open to any child turning 2 in 2026, but the initial seats are clustered in only some neighborhoods.

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