Uniondale Union Free School District

On October 1, 2021 Uniondale was accepted as a New York State Education Department recognized My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Community.  This recognition comes with the commitment to execute programs and strategies designed to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color, and all youth to help realize their full potential.  We look forward to working with students, alumni, families and community-based organizations to implement the goals and objectives of our MBK Community Action Plan. 

We were honored to host Dr. Timothy Sams, President of SUNY Old Westbury, at our latest MBK meeting. His inspiring address ignited a powerful discussion and provided invaluable takeaways. A truly transformative session!  We're grateful for his leadership and willingness to build a strong "kindergarten through college" partnership with Uniondale UFSD.

Uniondale MBK Fellows Jade Eccelston and Aaron Osorio took the stage at the New York State My Brothers Keeper "Stand and Deliver" symposium in Albany, NY on February 13th and 14th.  They participated in leadership workshops, mentoring sessions and then presented their own leadership speech in front of MBK Fellows, Advisors and leaders from across New York State.  Special thanks to MBK HS Advisor Colin Ross for accompanying them and guiding our scholars through this journey.  #WeareMBK

Dr. Bilal Polson, Principal of Northern Parkway, and Brian Bruno, Principal of California Avenue, are part of a dedicated committee focused on ensuring students reach grade-level reading proficiency by third grade, a critical milestone for academic success.

Students participated in the Martin Luther King Day walk on January 19th in Roosevelt. The event was powerful and educational for our students. This is our second year participating in the walk. The reason we have them participating is for them to understand how Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of civil engagement to help people.

Page Pals is a collaborative literacy initiative between the Uniondale School District’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) literacy program and Jack and Jill of America, Nassau County Chapter. This program pairs third-grade students needing additional reading support with teen mentors who guide them through virtual read-aloud sessions, engaging discussions, and literacy activities. By fostering a love of reading and providing structured mentorship, Page Pals helps students build essential literacy skills while promoting academic confidence and success.

We are thrilled to highlight the remarkable efforts of our My Brother's Keeper Steering Committee focused on achieving the national @MBK_Alliance milestones.  Our committee has unwavering commitment to ensuring that all young men of color in our community can thrive and succeed.  Thank you to NYSED Associate Commissioner Dr. Anael Alston, for serving as our guest speaker.  #MBK #studentsatthecenter #UStrong

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MBK Community Action Plan

More Information about MBK

Uniondale's Focused MBK Principles

New York State MBK website