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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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April 14, 2025

BIE FACE Program Celebrates Outstanding Achievement in Early Childhood Education

The Bureau of Indian Education’s Family and Child Education program achieved exceptional success in the 2023-2024 school year. The program’s young learners—including nearly 1,500 3-4-year-olds and 4-5-year-olds—exceeded prekindergarten and…


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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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