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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 Since You Asked: Southern Oregon electric companies started in 1800s ... New Mexico rancher renounces federal grazing contract at Bundy event ... Local farms captured in words and color ... Since You Asked: Southern Oregon electric companies started in 1800s ... New Mexico rancher renounces federal grazing contract at Bundy event ... Local farms captured in words and color ... EDUCATION Some Oregon schools may be able to keep tribal mascots Comment By Local and state reports MailTribune.com By Local and state reports Posted Jan. 22, 2016 at 4:35 PM By Local and state reports Posted Jan. 22, 2016 at 4:35 PM » Social News PORTLAND — The Oregon Board of Education will allow some public schools to keep their Native American-themed mascots if they secure permission from one of Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes. State school officials had previously ordered 14 schools with Native American mascots to choose new ones by 2017. But the amendment approved Thursday allows schools to keep the mascots as long as tribal officials agree with them, the Oregonian reported. Department of Education spokeswoman Crystal Greene said the decision followed discussions with each of Oregon's tribes on the issue. Some tribes and school districts have worked together on plans that would keep the mascots and include more tribal history in the classroom. Native Americans have been asking state leaders to ban tribal-themed mascots, such as the Warriors, Braves and Indians, since 2006. The Rogue River School District's Chieftains' name is one of the 14 affected by the decision. The school has used the name since the 1970s, when a student dressed in traditional Native American clothing would perform dances during football games. The school eventually stopped using the image of an Indian as its mascot, changing it to a spear instead. District superintendent Paul Young could not be reached for comment Friday, but he has previously said the district has a "pretty good relationship" with local tribes. In 2014, Rogue River Jr./Sr. High School's gymnasium was dedicated to late school board member Jim Martin, a grandson of Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph. By Local and state reports MailTribune.com By Local and state reports Posted Jan. 22, 2016 at 4:35 PM » 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 2016 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