Battle of the Books Reading Competition Unites Native Students
More than 100 students competed in the Battle of the Books trivia competition on April 29, 2025 , improving literacy skills and cultural connections among Native youth.
Turtle Mountain Community High School Hosts First Dinner Theater
Turtle Mountain Community High School performed a stage adaptation of a dystopian sci-fi novel by a Métis author at the Derrick Dickson Event Center on May 8 at 5:00 p.m. Paired with a five-course meal, this special event was brought to the Belcourt…
Two Riverside Indian School Seniors Run for Their Futures at Haskell University
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…
How to Adjust 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…
Tribal Consultation on Executive Order on Expanding Educational Freedom and…
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…
Tribal Consultation on Executive Order on Expanding Educational Freedom and…
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…
Visiting North Dakota and Haskell Reinforced My Commitment to Tribal Students…
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…
Many Farms High School Dual Enrollment Celebration Highlights Exceptional…
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…
Culture Nights with Dr. Chee Bridge Generations Through Navajo Teachings
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,…
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
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…
