Assistant Secretary Kirkland Visits BIE-Funded Schools to Highlight Cultural…
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William “Billy” Kirkland, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, recently visited several Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools. He met with tribal leaders, educators, and students to see highlights in education…
Food Truck Management Course Unleashes Modern Culinary Creativity
For aspiring chefs and food entrepreneurs, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is offering a specialized food truck management course to learn the ins and outs of food truck operations.
Bureau of Indian Education and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Native…
The Bureau of Indian Education has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Native Services to enhance educational opportunities for BIE students.
Saint Francis Indian School Warriors Lead at the 2025 Lakota Nation Invitational
At the 2025 Lakota Nation Invitational, Saint Francis Indian School had an outstanding year. The students, proudly known as the Warriors, excelled across a wide range of areas, from visual arts and business competitions to language, esports, and…
Department of the Interior Expands Training Pathway for Native Youth in…
The Department of the Interior announced today a new partnership between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education to prepare Native students for careers in wildland firefighting, strengthening the workforce while creating…
From the Classroom to the State Capitol: Two Sisters’ Artistic Milestone
The Governor’s Student Art Competition showcases the best young artists from across the state. On November 19, 2025, two students from St. Francis Indian School, sisters Madelyn and Alissandra, were honored for their outstanding artwork, talent and…
Haskell Indian Nations University Announces Dr. Alex Red Corn as Temporary…
The Bureau of Indian Education announces the appointment of Alex Red Corn, Ed.D., as the temporary president of Haskell Indian Nations University through an Intergovernmental Personnel Act assignment. This innovative partnership reflects BIE’s…
Interior Unveils Bureau of Indian Education Strategic Direction to Drive…
The Department of the Interior today released a new Strategic Direction for the Bureau of Indian Education, establishing a performance-driven roadmap to improve student outcomes, strengthen Native language and culture and enhance…
Department of the Interior Announces Record Graduation Rates for Bureau of…
The Department of the Interior announced the Bureau of Indian Education reached its highest graduation rate in its history, reflecting sustained reforms and accountability measures.
U.S. Departments of Education, Interior, and Labor Announce Tribal Consultation…
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent a Dear Tribal Leader Letter inviting tribal leaders to a consultation on the Indian Education Partnership Interagency Agreements (IAA) between the U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Department of…
