The Kansas State Board of Education is asking public schools to end the practice of associating Native-American themes with school identities and sports teams.
In a “strong recommendation” released Thursday, board members reportedly asked public K through 12 schools to retire Native American-themed mascots and branding within the next three to five years.
Officials say the recommendation jibes with the board’s policies on discouraging bullying and encouraging equity, inclusion and justice for all students.
