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A group of high schoolers and teachers pose for a photo on a stage.
April 24, 2025

St. Francis Indian School Student Excels at Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Earlier this year, St. Francis Indian School tenth grader Gabriel showcased his exceptional poetry recitation skills at the Poetry Out Loud State Finals at the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota.


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Six students, three in yellow jerseys and three in white, play basketball inside a gym.
April 21, 2025

Nenahnezad Community School Brings Families Together with Basketball Tournament

Nenahnezad Community School hosted a high-energy Family Day event on April 12, 2025, centered around a growing favorite, their 3-on-3 basketball league. The league wrapped up its season with a Saturday tournament that brought families and staff…


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Two students work with an adult at a computer to program a race car robot sitting in front of them.
April 21, 2025

BIE Students from Maine Explore STEM Opportunities at MIT

During the week of March 24, 32 middle school students and 12 staff members from Maine Indian Education’s three schools—Indian Island School, Indian Township School, and Sipayik Elementary School—traveled to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…


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A group of students dressed in grey team t-shirts hold up their certificates.
April 18, 2025

Saint Francis Indian School Students Showcase Programming Skills in NASA…

Students from Saint Francis Indian School showcased their exceptional STEM skills in STEM education through the NASA TechRise Program.


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A group of students stands in a line holding up a red banner that says, "What you believe is what you achieve."
April 3, 2025

Saint Francis Indian School Students Receive Top Honors at Scholastic Writing…

Saint Francis Indian School showcased its literary prowess as five exceptional students received top honors at the University of South Dakota's Scholastic Writing Awards, held on March 1-2, 2025. Kolton, Andrew, Julian, Kingston, and Gabriel earned…


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A college student with long brown hair and glasses plays an acoustic guitar in front of a microphone.
April 3, 2025

SIPI Talent Showcase Brings Arts and Community Together

The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recently introduced a new campus gathering to celebrate creativity and foster community. The monthly Talent Showcase, hosted by the Vision Care Technology program,…


March 26, 2025

Team SIPI Shines at AIHEC Student Conference in Rapid City

Team SIPI Shines at AIHEC Student Conference in Rapid City


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A elementary school student smiles while sitting at her computer at her desk.
February 13, 2025

BIE Students Prepared for a Digital Workforce

The Bureau of Indian Education is dedicated to helping students grow inside and outside the classroom. Today, this means preparing students for a digital world. Through various funding initiatives and projects, BIE schools support students of all…


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A student in a ribbon skirt and turquoise jewelry shows her research laid out on a cork board to two other people.
February 3, 2025

BIE Students Lead the Way: Celebrating Youth Leadership Month

The Bureau of Indian Education is shaping the next generation of leaders, providing more than 40,000 students across 23 states and 64 reservations with opportunities to excel in academics, sports, cultural preservation, and innovation. As we…


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Two people in barista aprons hold up a gold ribbon while a man with giant silver scissors cuts the ribbon in half.
January 13, 2025

Cedar and Sage Café Now Open at Haskell Indian Nations University

Cedar and Sage Café, a new coffee shop and café in Stidham Hall at Haskell Indian Nations University, is now open to serve students, staff, and the campus community. The café officially opened its doors on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and a grand opening…


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