
Two things . . .
Nothing is important or worth remembering about grade or high school . . . That time is glorified in pop culture because American youngsters have disposable income that they'll throw away on garbage.
Moreover . . .
Mascots aren't a "tribute" to Native Americans.
Sure, a small minority of tribes or leaders might say otherwise but OVERALL . . . Most legit organization that represent TENS OF THOUSANDS OF NATIVES have opposed caricature mascots.
And this brings us to today's not so surprising conclusion and historical turning point . . .
The Kansas Board of Education is calling on the state’s public schools to eliminate Native American-themed mascots within five years.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
'We ought to be ashamed': Kansas board urges schools to eliminate Native American mascots
Saying it hurts students, the Kansas Board of Education is calling on the state's public schools to eliminate Native American-themed mascots within five years. The board endorsed a recommendation from an advisory group on Thursday that included representatives from all four federally recognized tribes in Kansas.
Kansas board recommends ending Native American mascots
The Kansas State Board of Education on Thursday recommended that the state's public school districts eliminate Native American mascots and branding to reduce their harmful impacts on students.
Kansas State School Board makes 'strong recommendation' for schools to retire Indian-themed mascots
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Officials with the Kansas State School Board of Education signed off Thursday on recommendations to encourage schools state-wide to retire Indian-theme mascots. It received the recommendations from the Kansas Advisory Council for Indigenous Education.
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