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Adopt a New Mascot
and Honor Your Community


Replace your Native American mascot before
the June 2023 deadline

LEARN ABOUT OUR PROCESS SEE OUR DESIGNS PRICING AND PACKAGES

 

Navigating a Complex Process


We know that changing a mascot, team name, or logo can bring a range of emotions from the community. And determining a new path forward needs to reflect the cross-section of voices, community history, and community values. This process may even become high profile, requiring Board review/approval. And then there’s the design itself which should be compelling, inspiring, and professional - since it will be used on campus, online, as well as on gear worn by students and staff.

This is a complex process, and time is of the essence.

Expert Guidance to Better Align Your Values & Actions

While most districts have a cultural commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that is represented in their mission, vision, values, many find it hard to make those commitments visible and actionable.

That is why numerous districts across NY state work with Education Elements to engage their community, listen deeply, and design visuals that represent the district’s vision - all while honoring the traditions of the community.

 

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Leaders Trust Education Elements


We are consultants who specialize in K-12 support of all types - facilitation, community engagement, project management, organizational development, instructional design, and rebranding services. 

Education Elements has helped 50+ districts across NY state, and 100s across the US, to engage their community, listen deeply, and design visuals that represent the district’s vision. We work closely with the district leadership, staff, and community to understand their experiences, values, and priorities, and then to facilitate conversations to synthesize this input into a professionally designed end-product – one that honors traditions while moving the district forward.

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Waterloo Central School District

Waterloo Central School District, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, found itself in a change management challenge and reached out to its longstanding partners Education Elements for help. The district, which had historically been known as the Indians, wanted to rebrand its mascot to one that was more inclusive. Together, Waterloo and Education Elements designed a process in which community input was included through surveys and a new mascot design process involving a core group of staff, students and community members. Superintendent Terri Davis shares about the process: "We made the mascot search and rebranding process about the kids. All steps is the process we’re crafted through a student cantered lens. We used our strategic plan mission, vision and values to guide us, including all interested stakeholders."

Our Mascot Replacement and Design Services Bundles


This one-pager provides options and pricing for our Mascot Replacement and Design Services. Choose amongst these bundles, or give us a call to discuss your needs.

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Strategic, Highly Visible Collaborations


Education Elements has worked with many school districts to renew their strategic plans. This process has included working closely with the district leadership, staff, and community to understand how values and priorities may have evolved, and then to facilitate conversations to synthesize this input into a professionally designed end-product that honors traditions, provides guidance, and inspires. Below, you'll find strategic plans Education Elements has supported in New York State.

 

What Our Partners Say

“I can't say enough about our positive experience with Ed Elements. Ed Elements' focus on the WHY behind such an enormous shift has helped Gananda frame our work, communicate our rationale, secure teacher buy-in and most importantly provide students with voice and choice.”

- Kelly VanLaeken, Director of Curriculum at Gananda Central School District, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, NY

"Education Elements has forever changed me as an educator, profoundly improved the experiences of our Marion students, and will always be one of the most valued partnerships of my career."

- Don Bavis, Superintendent, Marion Central School District, NY

Upcoming Webinar

Join our team for a webinar on how you can shepherd your district through this and other systems-level changes by focusing on community involvement, equity, and best practices for change management.
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Start Your Mascot Change Today!


Contact us to discuss your unique needs, and to explore whether one of these approaches could be the right one for you and your community.

  • Get a free no-obligation consultation with a member of our team.

  • Tell us about you and your current context.

  • Share questions and seek advice.

Let’s Chat About How We Can Help

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