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A brown school building with three flag poles in front of it.
August 21, 2026

Maine Indian Education Posts Landmark Gains in Attendance and Achievement as…

Maine Indian Education, a tribally controlled education agency serving three Wabanaki PK–8 schools, cut systemwide chronic absenteeism by roughly 37 points in three years and posted double-digit academic growth. They are among the most significant…


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Aerial view of construction work at Many Farms High School campus. Photo credit: TEPA Companies
August 4, 2026

Many Farms High School Campus Modernization Builds Stronger Future

The estimated three-and-a-half-year-long construction project broke ground in December 2024 to replace the existing, outdated Many Farms High School buildings with a modern, consolidated school building as well as new athletic facilities, housing,…


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Aerial view of construction work at Many Farms High School campus. Photo credit: TEPA Companies
August 4, 2026

Many Farms High School Campus Modernization Builds Stronger Future

The estimated three-and-a-half-year-long construction project broke ground in December 2024 to replace the existing, outdated Many Farms High School buildings with a modern, consolidated school building as well as new athletic facilities, housing,…


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Ten adults stand and pose for a photo outside of a building with tall windows.
July 14, 2026

Santa Fe Indian School Elevates Campus Safety with Proactive Approaches

The Branch of Safety Management would like to recognize Santa Fe Indian School, particularly SFIS Facilities Director Orlando Yazzie, whom we have identified as a Safety Champion for his swift and effective response to safety deficiencies.


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A group of people in safety gear stand and pose for a photo in front of a school building.
July 6, 2026

Building Preparedness Through CERT Training for School Staff

Recognizing that safety is multifaceted and a top priority, the BIE Navajo School District has proactively worked to cultivate a positive culture and climate, build community, ensure emergency preparedness, and maintain a secure environment. From…


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A group of adults sit at a round table with a white table cloth and three women look at a man speaking.
July 6, 2026

National Fund Hosts Historic First National Convening of BIE School Principals…

The National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education hosted the first-ever national gathering of Bureau of Indian Education school principals in Dallas — a landmark moment for Native school leadership.


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Design rendering of the new Wounded Knee District School Campus, Photo Credit: Co-op Architecture
June 16, 2026

Major Campus and Housing Improvements Underway at Wounded Knee District School…

Construction is underway at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, South Dakota. The Wounded Knee District School Board approved work to replace campus buildings and improve housing facilities, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act…


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Design rendering of the new Wounded Knee District School Campus, Photo Credit: Co-op Architecture
June 16, 2026

Major Campus and Housing Improvements Underway at Wounded Knee District School…

Construction is underway at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, South Dakota. The Wounded Knee District School Board approved work to replace campus buildings and improve housing facilities, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act…


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A young student in a red shirt and shoes sits on a brightly colored rug in a classroom and smiles.
June 1, 2026

The National Fund Lands $10M from U.S. Dept of Ed to Transform Early Literacy…

The National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education, the Congressionally chartered foundation partner to the Bureau of Indian Education, today announced it has been awarded a historic $10 million Education Innovation and Research Mid-…


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Robert F. Kennedy stands at a podium and gives a speech at Haskell Indian Nations University.
June 1, 2026

Haskell Indian Nations University and Indian Health Service Sign Landmark…

Haskell Indian Nations University and the Indian Health Service, in partnership with the Haskell Indian Health Center, have signed an agreement to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art health care facility on Haskell’s campus.


Contact

Office of Communications
Bureau of Indian Education Central Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW, MIB-3610
Washington, DC 20240

Telephone: 202-941-0789
Email: biecommunications@bie.edu