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Onondaga Nation parents seek action after LaFayette teacher’s racially charged comment to student

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Syracuse.com by Steve Featherstone Parents from the Onondaga Nation are demanding the LaFayette Central School District take action against a teacher following a racially-charged comment the teacher allegedly made toward a student. About a dozen members of the Onondaga Nation attended a LaFayette school board meeting Wednesday night to voice concerns. The incident occurred … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation parents seek action after LaFayette teacher’s racially charged comment to student

There will always be a stick in my hands

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NDNSports by Dan Ninham In a recent New York State Lacrosse game, LaFayette HS defeated Homer HS 17-7.  One player for the winning team had 10 goals and 3 assists. Jameson Bucktooth, 16, is from the Onondaga Nation. "My Oñgwehoñwe name is Owhihsadeka' and it translates to Burning Ice," said Jameson. "I am a sophomore at LaFayette Sr. HS south of Syracuse, NY, after a … [Read more...] about There will always be a stick in my hands

Onondaga Nation School to Engage In Virtual Learning

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Thursday, August 27, the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers met with LaFayette School District representatives regarding school opening in the fall. After a very productive meeting, the Council has decided that the Onondaga Nation School (ONS) will remain closed for the first ten weeks of school and that all students and staff will participate in … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation School to Engage In Virtual Learning

Lafayette schools may not renew contract with Onondaga Nation School

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By Tina Yazdani The Lafayette Central School District is considering not renewing its contract with the Onondaga Nation School. The move comes after months of conflicts, sparked by an argument about who should be the school's next principal. Tina Yazdani reports that the district says it wants to allow the school to explore other options that could give it more say in what … [Read more...] about Lafayette schools may not renew contract with Onondaga Nation School

LaFayette school board will not hire Onondaga Nation’s pick for principal, super says

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Syracuse.com Sarah Moses LAFAYETTE, N.Y. -- LaFayette School Superintendent Laura Lavine said Friday the school board will not select an Onondaga Nation School teacher to be the next principal, but Lavine won't say why the district is no longer considering the teacher. Simone Thornton, a teacher at the school, was one of the three finalists selected by the district's search … [Read more...] about LaFayette school board will not hire Onondaga Nation’s pick for principal, super says