• A group of 12 people sit and stand behind a table as two students in the middle sign papers.

    Riverside Indian School student-athletes Tyce and Kateri are headed from Anadarko, Oklahoma, to Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, after signing letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at another Bureau of Indian Education…

  • Graphic: Adjusting to Being Home for the Summer

    At the end of the school year, the transition to spending all your time at home during summer break can affect you emotionally, academically and physically. The Bureau of Indian Education Behavioral Health and Wellness Program has some tips to help with this transition.

  • Bureau of Indian Education logo

    On January 29, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to expand educational freedom and opportunity for families. The EO Section 7 directed the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) within 90 days to review any available mechanisms under which families of…

  • Two rows of students sit and stand behind a table and pose for a photo with a few of them holding up certificates.

    Many Farms High School's largest dual enrollment cohort, 25 students, was celebrated on May 1, 2025, at the Dual Enrollment Program Celebration with Diné College. The event recognized students’ determination and accomplishments, including two outstanding seniors, Deelilah and…

  • Three people sit on couches and talk while smiling.

    I recently visited BIE-funded schools in North Dakota and attended Haskell Indian Nations University’s graduation in Kansas. These opportunities reinforced what I see every day across the BIE system—Native students, educators, and communities working tirelessly to create…

  • A group of people sit around a table in a library to play a board game.

    Beclabito Day School hosted a cultural night as part of a series of events bridging generational gaps and reconnecting families with their cultural roots. Students, families, teachers and elders learned new ways to strengthen their Navajo identity, education, and community…

  • A close-up view of Native American graduates in caps and gowns at a graduation ceremony. The central graduate wears a decorated cap featuring a detailed beaded design of a Native figure in purple, white, and gold, bordered with gold thread and adorned with two large white feathers hanging down the back. Other graduates nearby also wear traditional regalia elements with their academic attire. The scene conveys pride, cultural identity, and academic achievement.

    As we celebrate the graduates of 2025, I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations on this extraordinary achievement. Your resilience, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this important milestone, and your success reflects your determination and the unwavering…

  • A large group of elementary school students and adults standing behind a blue ribbon that is being cut.

    Students, educators, families and community members gathered on April 22, 2025, under brilliant clear skies in Low Mountain, Arizona, to celebrate the opening of Jeehdeez’a Elementary School’s new state-of-the-art outdoor sports complex. The event marked more than the opening…