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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Sterlingville Cemetery cleanup will include insight into pioneers' hard lives ... Ashland upskirt photography suspect arrested ... Medford man accused of threatening girlfriend with high-speed crash ... Sterlingville Cemetery cleanup will include insight into pioneers' hard lives ... Ashland upskirt photography suspect arrested ... Medford man accused of threatening girlfriend with high-speed crash ... Education Board again says tribal mascots must go Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 27, 2015 at 11:05 AM Updated May 27, 2015 at 11:06 AM Posted May. 27, 2015 at 11:05 AM Updated May 27, 2015 at 11:06 AM » Social News PORTLAND (AP) — The Oregon Board of Education has voted to essentially reaffirm an earlier ruling that banned Native American-themed mascots at Oregon public schools. The Oregonian reports that last week's ruling means 14 schools that have fought to keep their mascots in the face of state changes must pick new names by 2017. Board members unanimously rejected a proposed amendment that would have allowed some schools to continue to call their athletic teams and other student organizations nicknames such as the Warriors, Braves and Indians. Southern Oregon high schools affected by the ruling include the Roseburg Indians and Rogue River Chieftains. Department of Education spokeswoman Crystal Greene says board members felt the action they took in 2012 was an important one on a civil rights issue and that this move is in the best interest of students. Native Americans have been asking state leaders to ban tribal-themed mascots since 2006. Many schools have said the names honor Native Americans and that they have long since changed any mascot images that were demeaning. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 27, 2015 at 11:05 AM Updated May 27, 2015 at 11:06 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501