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Graphic: How to Study Smarter This Semester
January 17, 2025

Tips for Effective Studying in the New Semester

The beginning of the calendar year brings the start of a new semester, and there is no better time to reset study habits than after a long break. The new year is a time full of resolutions, and students and their parents and guardians can implement…


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A teacher in a red sweater stands at a smartboard while a class of students faces it and listens.
January 16, 2025

Bureau of Indian Education Provides Impactful, Purpose-Driven Workplace

Bureau of Indian Education elementary school teachers contribute to the Bureau’s mission of excellence in student-centered, Indigenous education. Every day, they meet the educational needs of the BIE’s Indigenous students in 23 states across 64…


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healthy habits
January 16, 2025

Healthy Habits for the New Year

January is National Staying Healthy Month, a time to focus on wellness and build lasting healthy habits. Lt. Cmdr. Casey Cavanaugh, BIE’s National Nutrition Consultant, shares seven practical tips—including increasing fiber, limiting screen time,…


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Graphic: Tips for Fighting the Winter Blues
December 4, 2024

BIE Behavioral Health Tips for Fighting the Winter Blues

Seasonal depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder affect millions of people each year, especially younger individuals. The holiday season can also be challenging due to less sunlight and vitamin D exposure. The Bureau of Indian Education is…


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SIPI Students show off their diplomas on graduation day in 2024
November 26, 2024

Navigating College Applications and Scholarships

A guide to navigating college applications and financial aid, emphasizing early preparation, organized planning, and utilizing resources like FAFSA, scholarships, and support from institutions such as SIPI and Haskell to help students achieve higher…


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A child waving inside a school bus.
October 21, 2024

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…


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Young Teen Reads in Library
October 11, 2024

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.


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Student sleeps at desk
September 17, 2024

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…


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A group of students sit at a graduation ceremony in their caps and gowns, holding up either diploma casings.
September 11, 2024

Tribal Colleges and Universities Offer Affordable, Quality Higher Education

The Bureau of Indian Education is committed to offering affordable and culturally relevant educational opportunities to American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing higher education.


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A boy stands smiling in a classroom in front of other students.
August 15, 2024

National Back-to-School Prep Day

The Bureau of Indian Education is committed to providing every student with a culturally relevant, high-quality education. As staff gear up for the academic year with lesson planning and professional development, parents and guardians can take steps…


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