• A group of students in purple graduation caps and gowns sit forward listening at a commencement ceremony.

    The Bureau of Indian Education seeks to provide students with high-quality, culturally relevant curriculum and opportunities from kindergarten through college. On National Higher Education Day, the BIE highlights its offerings and experiences through Tribal Colleges and…

  • A group of people works together with hand-held equipment in their community garden.

    At Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Danielle Lansing, Ed.D., utilizes a photography-based research method called PhotoVoice to improve the early childhood education curriculum for Indigenous students.

  • Two Branch of Safety Management inspectors evaluate a playground at an elementary school.

    The BIE Branch of Safety Management is responsible for ensuring the safety of all Bureau students and staff through the inspection of each building that BIE occupies. The Bureau of Indian Education oversees more than 200 offices and school sites across the country through the…

  • Public Service Recognition Week

    During this year's Public Service Recognition Week, many of our schools reached out to honor exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities. From dedicated educators to compassionate leaders, these individuals embody the…

  • Graphic: Teacher Appreciation Week

    A message from Bureau of of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week.

  • Children gather around a table and learn how to prepare a squash to cook.

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create Indigenous Food Hubs. Four schools funded by the BIE were chosen as pilot sites, and the work beginning at the schools and in the communities is starting to…

  • Graphic: Public Service Recognition Week

    A message from Bureau of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman for Public Service Recognition Week.

  • Image of student at Santa Rosa Day School planting herbs and leafy vegetables

    Bureau of Indian Education schools are incorporating school gardens into their curriculum to provide hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, food production, and Indigenous traditions.