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Also taking place in 2022 was the New York State Education Department's decision to require every school district in the state with Native American-themed mascots – or Native American-themed team names (such as "Warriors") – to change them unless receiving approval for an exemption from a state- or federally-recognized tribe; any district ...
In a report published by the Center for American Progress summarizing the research on "The Real Impact of Native Mascots and Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth", a case is made that the public debate misses the point, since individual opinions on either side do not matter given the measurable effects on the mental health of ...
In March, 2017 the State Superintendent requested an opinion from the Michigan Attorney General whether he had the authority to fine school districts that failed to remove Native American mascots and logos that advocates argue are degrading and culturally insensitive. [68]
Senate Bill 159, to prohibit school districts from using certain mascots and team names that are derogatory toward Native American peoples or culture. He brought similar bills in 2016 , 2020 and 2022
The language this session is contained in House Bill 5617, which would prohibit schools already with Native American names, logos and mascots from using them starting in the 2027-2028 school year ...
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro High School, whose mascot is the Sachems — a term for Native American chiefs — is one of 23 schools in the state of Massachusetts whose mascot refers to aspects of ...
In recognition of the responsibility of higher education to eliminate behaviors that creates a hostile environment for education, in 2005 the NCAA initiated a policy against "hostile and abusive" names and mascots that led to the change of many derived from Native American culture, with the exception of those that established an agreement with ...
Native American mascots being reviewed include the "Big Reds" from Port Huron High School and the "Little Chiefs" from Michigamme Elementary.