- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/26/23
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: When Pascack Valley High School’s 2023 valedictorian, Kareena Shah, chose to share her personal struggles and experiences with racial discrimination and health issues in her graduation speech, it reverberated beyond the ceremony. Shah’s compelling narrative unveiled a deeply personal side of her journey, one that highlighted the pervasive racism she encountered as an Indian American student and her resilience in the face of adversity. However, it seems the message from Shah’s speech didn’t land with everyone as intended.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/20/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pasack Valley School Board held a recent meeting where discussions about the board’s role in a local exploratory cannabis committee surfaced as a point of significant interest.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/5/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Pasack Valley School Board meeting, an atmosphere of triumph and celebration prevailed as the district recognized exceptional achievements from its students, showed appreciation to outgoing student representatives, and honored outstanding educators and staff.