NEWS & EVENTS
Interior Department Takes Steps to Increase Voter Registration in Indigenous Communities
The Department of the Interior today announced that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act. This designation will facilitate voter registration opportunities for enrolled students and members of the community.
First Annual TCU Native Language Summit - March 24 - 25, 2022
Online Event - Registration Now Open
BIE Advisory Board for Exceptional Children Virtual Meeting - March 9-10, 2022
The BIE Advisory Board will have their virtual meeting March 9 -10, 2022. Some of the various topics being presented will cover how the implementation of the TED grant project benefitted the overall system of education for students and families on reservations as well as the preliminary information on the 2021 Annual Report and State Performance Plan. Each presentation will be followed by a public commenting session. Please use Microsoft Teams to join the meeting.
TONY L. DEARMAN
DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Welcome to the Bureau of Indian Education’s website. It is a privilege to serve as Director of the BIE and an honor to serve our students and staff.
The BIE employs thousands of teachers, administrators, and support personnel across the United States. Our work together requires collaboration, dedication, and teamwork. We strive to create new levels of excellence and celebrate our students' successes.
I am dedicated to listening and engaging in meaningful conversation with Tribal Leaders and stakeholders for continuous improvements for our students.
