Schools in New York state are under orders to stop using Native American references in mascots, team names and logos by the end of the current school year.
Schools in New York state must stop using Native American references in mascots, team names and logos by the end of the current school year or face penalties including a loss of state aid, the state Department of Education said.
“Students learn as much through observation of their surroundings as they do from direct instruction," the memo added."Boards of education that continue to utilize Native American mascots must reflect upon the message their choices convey to students, parents, and their communities."
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