The U.S. Secretary of Education has recognized the Lancaster Public School District for changing the former Redskins nickname.
Arne Duncan wrote about the name change on his Twitter page. In a tweet, Duncan wrote "Thanks @LancasterCSD for challenging status quo & saying Native American stereotypes are inappropriate in sports."
In a second Tweet, Duncan wrote "It makes no sense to me why the Washington pro football team won't do the same and stop perpetuating racial stereotypes."
Students voted June 2 to change the controversial Redskins name to Lancaster Legends. The process for creating and selecting a new name and logo was conducted by students following a vote earlier this school year by the Lancaster School Board to change the longtime name, which is considered offensive to Native Americans.
