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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
