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.
Overview: The Montgomery School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the quality and variety of school lunches, with significant input from parents and students, as well as ongoing debates about COVID-19 safety policies, including mask mandates for outdoor activities. The board also touched on equity initiatives and the impact of recent severe weather on school operations.
