- NJ
- Bergen County
- 8/1/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting, a variety of dynamic topics were discussed, including innovative collaborative initiatives, grant acquisitions, and enrollment updates.
- 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
- 7/19/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners discussed a wide range of topics, from the 2023 county budget to the idea of a central cultural center, as well as significant recognitions and initiatives aimed at enhancing the diversity and inclusivity within the county.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/5/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an eventful recent meeting, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners addressed various public and administrative matters, with significant emphasis on initiating legal aid for low-income residents, enhancing local infrastructure, and celebrating local scholarship recipients.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 6/19/23
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Woodcliff Lake School Board, in a public meeting held on June 19, 2023, has approved the 2023-2024 Safe Return and Emergency Remote Instruction plans for the school district, marking a significant development in their educational policies for the upcoming academic year.
