Innovation in Action: How 21st Century Support Transforms St. Francis Indian…
St. Francis Indian School is currently undergoing a significant educational transformation. Through the 21st Century Community Learning Center initiative, the school is expanding students' academic capabilities and their ability to pursue their…
SIPI Launches IT Infrastructure Upgrade
The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is launching a major IT infrastructure upgrade that will significantly enhance connectivity and digital learning across the campus.
SIPI Hosts Library Charrette to Engage Students and Staff in Renovation Planning
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute held a successful Library Charrette on December 9-10, 2025, bringing together students and staff to participate in shaping the future of the campus library.
Celebrating Indigenous Knowledge at Chemawa Indian School Culture Fair
On November 24, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, I had the privilege of attending the Chemawa Indian School Culture Fair in Salem, Oregon. This event embodied everything our Indigenous Food Hub Initiative strives to achieve:…
Isleta Elementary School Students’ Art on Display Beside the National Christmas…
Students from Isleta Elementary School will have their artwork featured on the Bureau of Indian Education tree beside the National Christmas Tree in President’s Park in Washington, D.C.
Honoring Heritage, Celebrating Community: Native American Heritage Month Across…
Each November, schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education celebrate Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich traditions, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of the communities served by the Bureau’s schools.
St. Francis Indian School Initiates Creative Minds: A Culturally Relevant After…
St. Francis Indian School launched the Creative Minds After-School Intervention and Enrichment Program, a culturally relevant initiative designed to foster academic and skills development in students from kindergarten to 12th grade. In this program…
Opening Doors: SIPI Summer Dual Credit Program
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, launched a powerful bridge for native high school students this summer through a dual credit program. By offering college-level coursework to high schoolers, SIPI is helping…
St. Francis Indian School Teachers Demonstrate Culturally Responsive STEM…
The Teacher’s Awards on Innovative Learning Showcase at St. Francis Indian School in the high school’s library demonstrated a significant shift in educational approach, where STEM, robotics, technology, and culturally responsive education came…
St. Francis Indian School’s NASA TechRise Student Challenge: High-Altitude…
Students from St. Francis Indian School participated in the 2024-25 NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Sixty student groups launched payloads. On June 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. MST/PDT, a high-altitude balloon launched from Page, Arizona, carrying…
