Category: Article
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Via TheHill.com: Senate approves No Child Left Behind rewrite, sending legislation to White House
The Senate on Wednesday passed an overhaul of the George W. Bush-era No Child Left Behind law, sending the measure to President Obama’s desk. Senators approved the conference report worked out by House and Senate negotiators in a 85-12 vote — eight years after the original law expired. The House passed the legislation in an…
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Should Colorado public schools be allowed to use Native American mascots?
An excerpt: Should public schools in Colorado be allowed to use Native American mascots? The nationwide issue is once again taking center stage in Colorado. The Governor’s Commission on Indian Representation met at Strasburg High School Monday night. Strasburg’s mascot is the Indians and its logo features the facial profile of a Native American in a…
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Via Change.org: Change the Onteora Mascot
As proud students, faculty, and community members of the Onteora Central School District, it is our opinion that the Onteora Indian is no longer a suitable mascot for our school. For many of us, the mascot represents antiquated stereotypes of Native American people and culture. As a public school, it is our duty to provide…
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After Decades of Hand-Wringing, U. of North Dakota Has a New Nickname
The University of North Dakota, at long last, has a new nickname, the Grand Forks Herald reports. “Fighting Hawks” will replace “Fighting Sioux” as the university’s new moniker, ending a decades-long struggle over whether to discontinue the longtime Sioux mascot, which some students, faculty members, and alumni assailed as racist. Among the forces opposing the…
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Via The Denver Post: Guest Commentary: Why use “r–skin” word at all?
An excerpt: By Kristen Carpenter and Carla Fredericks The Denver Post recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding the National Football League’s team in Washington, D.C. The Post wrote, “Although the Redskins name ought to be retired, it shouldn’t occur at the expense of the First Amendment.” We believe the case was decided properly, in…