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Indian Affairs leadership traveled to New Mexico last week to strengthen partnerships with tribal leaders and highlight the Administration’s commitment to advancing educational opportunity in Native communities. Scott Davis, senior advisor to the Secretary of the Interior,…

As the dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences at Haskell, I am proud to highlight our robust partnership with the Kansas State Department of Education. This collaboration is mutually beneficial and pivotal in shaping the future of education within our…

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, launched a powerful bridge for native high school students this summer through a dual credit program. By offering college-level coursework to high schoolers, SIPI is helping students step confidently into a…

The Teacher’s Awards on Innovative Learning Showcase at St. Francis Indian School in the high school’s library demonstrated a significant shift in educational approach, where STEM, robotics, technology, and culturally responsive education came together to create a meaningful…

he Bureau of Indian Education announces the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition. This discretionary grant will be awarded to 45 schools, including 37 Tribally Controlled Schools and eight Bureau-operated schools. $8.9 million will be…

As we begin a new school year, I welcome you all back with great anticipation and optimism. We are excited for another school year and believe it will be one of growth, achievement, and meaningful connections. The BIE is proud to serve students from pre-kindergarten…

Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, the Bureau of Indian Education has made significant progress over the past five years in modernizing school campuses and creating safe, sustainable learning environments for students and staff.

Students from St. Francis Indian School participated in the 2024-25 NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Sixty student groups launched payloads. On June 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. MST/PDT, a high-altitude balloon launched from Page, Arizona, carrying innovative student-led research…