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Tribes would get final say in Washington proposal to ban Native mascots at schools
Tulalip tribal chair hopes for meaningful dialogue between tribes and districts about the use of Native American imagery. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 5:41 PM PST March 5, 2021
MARYSVILLE, Wash. The people of the Tulalip Tribe can trace their history back at least 15,000 years. The artifacts in their cultural center tell stories that evoke a great sense of pride.
Ryan Miller, the tribe s director of treaty rights and governmental affairs, says appropriation of tribal culture cuts very deep. He supports HB 1356, currently making its way through the state legislature would ban the use of Native American symbols and imagery as school mascots.
Marysville students push school district for more mental health resources
The district said schools are staffed with counselors for academics and drug and alcohol support, but none focus on mental health. Author: Brit Moorer (KING5) Updated: 9:10 AM PST March 3, 2021
MARYSVILLE, Wash. A group of high school seniors is pushing the Marysville School District for more mental health resources. They are worried that, as students eventually head back to the classroom, they’ll need in-school support to help with the emotional toll of the past year. There was definitely times I felt like I wanted to give up,” said Kaden Vongsa, a senior at Marysville Getchell High School.
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February 24, 2021 at 2:16 pm
A first grade student at the Green Mountain School listens to her teacher on Feb. 18, 2021, in Woodland, Washington. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
As many school districts across the state are starting to return to in-person learning or making plans for a return, KIRO Radio’s Gee & Ursula Show opened the phone lines for parents to share how they feel about what’s happening in their kids’ district.
The first caller from Marysville said they’re happy that their kid is enjoying remote learning and is doing pretty well with it. The district has plans to return in March.