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August 4, 2025

Welcome Back to School for Another Year of Discovery, Achievement, and Shared…

As we begin a new school year, I welcome you all back with great anticipation and optimism. We are excited for another school year and believe it will be one of growth, achievement, and meaningful connections. The BIE is proud to serve students…


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Aerial view of a design rendering for a Bureau of Indian Education school campus
August 1, 2025

BIE Celebrates Five Years of GAOA LRF Campus Improvements

Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, the Bureau of Indian Education has made significant progress over the past five years in modernizing school campuses and creating safe, sustainable learning environments for students…


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A group of 28 students in cadet uniforms stand and kneel in three lines for a group photo in front of a sign that reads "Riverside Indian School."
July 8, 2025

BIE Proud to Host 2025 Youth Indian Police Academy

The Bureau of Indian Education was honored to once again partner with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services to host the 2025 Youth Indian Police Academy, an intensive, two-week program designed to inspire and mentor the next…


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Three people sit on couches and talk while smiling.
May 21, 2025

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…


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A close-up view of Native American graduates in caps and gowns at a graduation ceremony. The central graduate wears a decorated cap featuring a detailed beaded design of a Native figure in purple, white, and gold, bordered with gold thread and adorned with two large white feathers hanging down the back. Other graduates nearby also wear traditional regalia elements with their academic attire. The scene conveys pride, cultural identity, and academic achievement.
May 12, 2025

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…


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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 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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Graphic: Native American Heritage Month
November 4, 2024

Happy Native American Heritage Month

Happy Native American Heritage Month from BIE Director Tony Dearman


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Graphic: Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14, 2024

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day

A message from Bureau of Indian Education Director Tony Dearman on Indigenous Peoples' Day.


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August 6, 2024

Improving BIE-Funded Schools, Expanding Access, and Addressing Equity

The Great American Outdoors Act represents a historic investment in national parks and public lands. It also represents a significant commitment to a stronger and brighter future for Indigenous students throughout Indian Country.


Contact

Office of Communications
Bureau of Indian Education Central Office
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street NW, MIB-3610
Washington, DC 20240

Telephone: 202-941-0789
Email: biecommunications@bie.edu