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A large group of elementary school students and adults standing behind a blue ribbon that is being cut.
May 6, 2025

Jeehdeez’a Celebration Marks Full-Circle Moment for Community

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…


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Graphic: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5, 2025

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering commitment and passion for our students at the Bureau of Indian Education.


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A chef in a white coat and a young student stand at a table and prepare food for cooking.
May 5, 2025

Culinary Students Inspire New Mexico 4-H Participants with Hands-On Lessons

On March 8, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Culinary Arts students Cory Gene and Jaden Pino traded their classroom aprons for community chef coats to teach the next generation of young cooks at a statewide 4-H event.


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A teepee sits on a field of grass in front of a library surrounded by trees.
May 1, 2025

Supporting Tribal Education and Economic Development in Montana

As Director of the Bureau of Indian Education, I recently joined Indian Affairs leadership on a multi-day visit to Montana. Our focus was on advancing key priorities of the administration, including public safety, economic development, energy…


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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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Bureau of Indian Education logo
April 24, 2025

Haskell Indian Nations University Joins Federal Air Monitoring Network, Hosts…

On April 23, leaders and staff from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined educators at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, to celebrate the opening of the campus’ Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET) air…


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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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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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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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Bureau of Indian Education logo
April 17, 2025

Tribal Consultation on Indian Affairs Workforce Efficiency and Productivity -…

As we navigate the complexities of our nation's fiscal realities, President Trump and his Administration are working to enhance government efficiency while upholding trust and treaty obligations across Indian Country. Our objective is to streamline…


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