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The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Vision Care Program is opening doors for Native students to enter high-demand health professions while supporting the delivery of essential services in tribal communities

Twenty-one Bureau of Indian Education-funded high schools achieved graduation rates of 90% or higher in 2025 — an unprecedented milestone that reflects the Bureau’s continued commitment to student achievement, college and career readiness, and workforce development for the…

The Bureau of Indian Education reached a major milestone in its Strategic Transformation of Education Plan and launched new school websites for all Bureau Operated Schools. This effort strengthens transparency, accountability, and service delivery by ensuring every Bureau…

Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William “Billy” Kirkland, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, recently visited several Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools. He met with tribal leaders, educators, and students to see highlights in education innovation, cultural…

For aspiring chefs and food entrepreneurs, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is offering a specialized food truck management course to learn the ins and outs of food truck operations.

The Bureau of Indian Education has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Native Services to enhance educational opportunities for BIE students.

At the 2025 Lakota Nation Invitational, Saint Francis Indian School had an outstanding year. The students, proudly known as the Warriors, excelled across a wide range of areas, from visual arts and business competitions to language, esports, and performance, demonstrating the…

The Governor’s Student Art Competition showcases the best young artists from across the state. On November 19, 2025, two students from St. Francis Indian School, sisters Madelyn and Alissandra, were honored for their outstanding artwork, talent and hard work.