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Education Department finds New York agencies ‘violated’ Civil Rights Act with ban on Native American mascots
A prob into New York state's ban on Native American-inspired mascots and logos was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Act, the Department of Education announced Friday.
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Education Department to probe New York for trying to pull school mascot of Native American - MSN
The mascot, an illustration of man wearing a feathered headdress, has been used for decades. “The U.S. Department of Education will not stand by as the state of New York attempts to rewrite ...
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With more than 900,000 students, New York’s public school system is the biggest in the United States, but it has received scant attention from candidates. By Troy Closson Mayor Eric Adams ...
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New York Education Department proposes limiting restraints - Times Union
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Education Department finds New York agencies ‘violated’ Civil Rights Act with ban on Native American mascots
A prob into New York state's ban on Native American-inspired mascots and logos was found to be in violation of the Civil Rights Act, the Department of Education announced Friday.
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Education Department to probe New York for trying to pull school mascot of Native American - POLITICO
“The U.S. Department of Education will not stand by as the state of New York attempts to rewrite history and deny the town of Massapequa the right to celebrate its heritage in its schools ...