[{"_1":2,"_99":-5,"_100":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6471102,"mediaKeyId","5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166","parentId",5778479,"title","Tulsa Public Schools approves new mascot policy; community meetings set for Webster and Central","audioSeconds",178,"startMs",2300000,"endMs",2478000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166&start=2300&end=2478","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166/thumbnail_2300000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6471102/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Tulsa-Public-Schools-approves-new-mascot-policy-community-meetings-set-for-Webster-and-Central","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471102-4608033c0d01ca01d66ab3d1c8701365/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157140&Signature=HU4ybBAdj70qg1tmMqJWqxJ7DLfdIg5M7dZkgZhrpiyvNi8TY1t-cEv~Z62PyH3ofxPIAyg10Krl6zPGL~ldBPzWZhutf5eO20Dokg1MYMeR6JlBtELCvKpt2FrQxolK2njWcxfSqvrQQVQUjsR3AFKzH6E3JRApX1UgpTRpD2Mlf~GfcUvjMWU9~RMpS95Hz1kALjb5ElOaEGY2IS39y-yBtkTzro9Cjhtcjnrd0napE~NzBioAZbwWTdIqTPNEri9S~cP5W~sk5KFw-0ENECxfgLP7nC6bwP94Rfulmt~iAfcsOKLdPTHB2AYfX0QvZhEzRZo8BjW~QLoDoiDOPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Tulsa","date","2025-09-16T00:00:00Z","article","Commissioners were briefed that Tulsa Public Schools’ board approved a new policy to eliminate discriminatory mascots, symbols and artwork across the district and that the board also approved mascot revisions for Webster High School and Central High School.

According to the commission’s education report, the policy requires that new mascots be approved by the school board and that existing mascots and related imagery be reviewed to ensure they are not discriminatory. The district will hold a community meeting on Sept. 30 to involve parents, alumni and student leaders in planning revisions. The commission said it has reached out to tribal representatives because Webster is within Muscogee (Creek) Nation jurisdiction and Central sits within Osage Nation jurisdiction.

Commissioners said student leaders — including Native student leaders — were vocal in advocating to keep names while changing the mascots’ imagery to something positive; students will take part in the planning group. The commission thanked members who sent letters supporting the superintendent’s move to adopt the policy.

Tulsa Public Schools’ formal policy change and the board’s approval of mascot revisions were reported to the commission as completed actions taken by the school board; the commission itself is not the decision-maker for district mascot policy.

Ending: The commission will monitor the Sept. 30 community meeting and continues outreach to tribal nations and student groups as the district develops revised mascots and imagery.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Indian Affairs Commission 09-16-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners heard that Tulsa Public Schools approved a policy banning discriminatory mascots and approved revisions to Webster and Central high school mascots; the district plans community meetings and outreach to Muscogee (Creek) and Osage Nations.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6471106,"Tulsa commission sets new meeting time, backs park-stage support and finalizes event logistics for Native American Day",35,1879000,1914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166&start=1879&end=1914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166/thumbnail_1879000.jpg","/articles/6471106/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Tulsa-commission-sets-new-meeting-time-backs-park-stage-support-and-finalizes-event-logistics-for-Native-American-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471106-e98b3f8dcf6bbd2b7e7ba5b2383e6ef0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157140&Signature=ipcbRXxAgxApKHOEF2YaR5RPyfMvrmzgCit1oCB5ggFdIL0JnG9iWw6Du6Z2LQ52yNiVMkyrewFJXUNtXQZChq4pH5-L0biLwpvFzs6RgsOmgIMey45OpxoWPKy-o6QMetfB7YDRB1qSWSGvkyyl1ebqZ5cx-nzOHGb~knWUml5VbEvOS1s0aQrSd2fWV7TGrt3eo0R0V4YknuU-BnNz4MaTnz73kgRs~TnHak5iswj4AIHFKUjXdsnfRpW3uBPCvFPRkyTvKT5kgKPGQsE7Xvje7JPKxjr8UAqRZD7uajeA42DbeRgN1HKFtqJoeiUNh5a0NbiYdc49zkKLdu-kZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission voted to change its regular meeting start time to 5:30 p.m., approved providing financial assistance to the parks department to support use and maintenance of the department’s stage for Native American Day, and confirmed logistics for the Oct. 13 Native American Day celebration at Dreamkeepers Park.

The chair opened discussion noting city staff that support commissions had requested earlier meeting times so employees would not stay late. Commissioners debated start times and ultimately a motion to move meetings to 5:30 p.m. was made and seconded; the chair called the voice vote and recorded no opposition. The commission directed staff to make the calendar and public-notice changes so the new time can take effect next month.

Earlier in the meeting the commission approved the August meeting minutes by voice vote before proceeding to the guest presentation.

On Native American Day planning, the commission’s committee reports said the event is scheduled at Dreamkeepers Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Native American Day Committee reported 51 parade entries — 19 of them school-related — and weekly planning meetings through the event. The Muscogee (Creek) Light Horse will support event security, bringing officers, an armored vehicle for display and a mobile command unit; the committee said the group will also provide two officers the night before for setup security.

Commissioners discussed trouble renting an outside stage and the park department’s mobile stage (with hydraulic equipment) that the commission has used in prior years. The commission moved and seconded a motion to offer financial help to the parks department to address stage repairs if needed; the motion passed by voice vote. The chair said she would prepare the paperwork to make the support official.

Finally, the chair entertained a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and move into executive session to select Dreamkeeper award winners; that motion passed by voice vote and the commission entered executive session.

Ending: Staff was tasked with updating the public calendar, issuing public notice of the time change, and distributing calendar invites and setup details for the Oct. 13 event.","The Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission voted to move its monthly meeting start to 5:30 p.m., approved offering financial help to the parks department for stage repairs for Native American Day, and confirmed event logistics including security and setup dates.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6471111,"Teach for America pushes to recruit more Native teachers in Oklahoma",755,151000,906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166&start=151&end=906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5778479-56ca7ee30cf8570c97a816415e4eb166/thumbnail_151000.jpg","/articles/6471111/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Teach-for-America-pushes-to-recruit-more-Native-teachers-in-Oklahoma","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471111-33a02dcdee83aacd7012742505db7962/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157140&Signature=bWK1zBHcQFN5pd~e7qJhcJ3qknHyOUhEWVqpGs8uyFdHYX6xhdshpDvVBi4VP49JJnbbhuCwUI9iLlT7YB0EYo3eKJdm0BqtTDN82qYAwOZUog06SLKqKmrJCqVLKicH8azOeB~Sen6IW~eCdXH19UCrV9-Vnu8-mx4aOBbl8YTdlAkUZr0Lvn3sRy7HQiVUetrBD~m-9zcph5P3suC1rX9qKJ251k8ZS6q0COKfkVttu1BNshcfDfRXpI0Qveio7pznScqGUPS12Pg5M7x6OTpPKIhVmTSpCtAHJ4PwbhheXWLWuAYCXYU-ZDHquXp08tZE4jpNT0LmiGu5qb5rRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amber Masters, vice president of Statewide Innovations and Partnerships for Teach for America Oklahoma, briefed the Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission on the organization’s efforts to recruit more Native teachers and support Native students across the state.

Masters said the group’s central message is that “potential is equally distributed across all students, but right now opportunity is not.” She told commissioners Teach for America seeks promising leaders — often recent college graduates — to teach for two years while receiving professional development and network supports aimed at developing future education leaders.

The presentation highlighted three initiatives Teach for America has expanded in the past three years: Ignite, a virtual tutoring program for college students; targeted recruitment and professional development for Native college students; and formal partnerships with tribal nations and tribal-affiliated organizations. Masters said the organization has established partnerships with Cherokee Nation, Osage Nation and the Rosebud Nation in South Dakota.

Masters said only about 4 percent of Oklahoma educators identify as Native while roughly 12 percent of the state’s students do, and she framed Teach for America’s pipeline work as an attempt to narrow that gap. “We aspire to have more leaders, future leaders, future educators to be Native,” she said.

She gave a program-level update: Teach for America has become the largest Native teacher pipeline in the country, and in Oklahoma the organization reported more than 700 scholars engaged in tutoring, professional development and recruitment activities.

Commissioners asked how Teach for America connects with tribal scholars. Masters said the organization works directly with tribal scholarship offices and other trusted tribal channels; she described outreach that included emailing scholarship award winners and offering Ignite tutoring as an option that can satisfy some scholarship community-service expectations.

Masters invited the commission and tribal nations to collaborate and suggested attending Tulsa Native American Day. The commission chair suggested Teach for America register for a booth at the Oct. 13 event at Dreamkeepers Park; Masters said she would follow up.

The commission did not take formal action on the presentation.

Ending: Masters left contact cards and asked commissioners to share names of Native scholars and leaders to expand recruitment; she offered to follow up with interested commissioners after the meeting.","Amber Masters of Teach for America told the Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission the organization is expanding recruitment and virtual programs to grow the Native teacher pipeline in Oklahoma and invited local tribes and commissioners to connect ahead of Tulsa Native American Day.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Tulsa Public Schools approves new mascot policy; community meetings set for Webster and Central

Tulsa commission sets new meeting time, backs park-stage support and finalizes event logistics for Native American Day

Teach for America pushes to recruit more Native teachers in Oklahoma