Happy Native American Heritage Month
Happy Native American Heritage Month from BIE Director Tony Dearman
National School Bus Safety Week
Riding the school bus is a privilege enjoyed by many Bureau of Indian Education students. School Bus Safety Week reminds motorists and passengers alike to help keep trips to and from school safe. BIE bus drivers prioritize the health and well-being…
Indigenous Food Hubs Initiative Strengthens Food Security in Multiple Ways
The Bureau of Indian Education’s Indigenous Food Hubs initiative combats food insecurity through education and reconnection to ancestral agricultural practices and diet.
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day
A message from Bureau of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman on Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Teen Read Week: Empowering Young Minds
Teen Read Week is a national event that encourages teens to explore reading for enjoyment and develop lifelong literacy skills, which can positively impact their academic success and personal growth.
SIPI Chef Inducted into American Academy of Chefs
Chef Leonard Bailey II, the head of the culinary arts program at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs in July 2024 – a pinnacle of any chef’s career in the United…
Indigenous Food Hubs Blog - Harvesting and Honoring Heritage Through Food at…
In early September, just before fall, BIE National Nutrition Consultant U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Lt. Cmdr. Casey Cavanaugh visited Wingate High School. The visit kicked off a partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund…
DTLL: Indian School Equalization Program Eligibility Criteria
BIE is issuing this Dear Tribal Leader Letter (“DTLL”) to clarify ISEP eligibility criteria for BIE funding purposes only. This DTLL does not impact in any way a tribe’s authority to dictate its own tribal membership criteria.
The Role of Sleep in Student Success
Sleep is essential for students' health and academic success, influencing everything from memory and cognitive function to emotional well-being and physical health. During Student Sleep Health Week, the Bureau of Indian Education highlights the…
Information Technology Professionals Bring New Connections to BIE Schools
The BIE’s information technology professionals have been working hard to update internet technology nationwide. They began by assessing each school's requirements to ensure the internet infrastructure could support staff and students accessing it…
