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Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools
Native American Mascot Ban Prompts Change, Anger Among Long Island Schools For at least ten Long Island school districts, a big change is underway. The New York State Board of Regents voted on Tuesday, April 18 to ban the use of Native American names, mascots, or logos by public schools across the state of New York. The ruling, which is an addition to the existing Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, will require school districts to make a commitment to the rule by the end of this school year. The amendment states that “the use of Native American mascots” could create a hostile environment for students, thus putting it in violation of the Digni…

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by Sophie Grieser
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COVID-19: Long Island School District Ends Mask Mandate COVID-19: Long Island School District Ends Mask Mandate
Covid-19: Long Island School District Ends Mask Mandate At least one school district on Long Island will not be adhering to the state's mask mandates for students and staff as the COVID-19 numbers in the region begin to show improvement. The Massapequa Board of Education voted to make it optional for students and staff members to wear a mask on school property when the state-ordered mask mandate ends on Monday, Feb. 21. Earlier story - COVID-19: Long Island School District To File Suit Over Mask Mandate 
“The board has spent more than two years reviewing covid health and safety measures and we believe that our educational community will remain…

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by Zak Failla