Bureau of Indian Education

08/22/2026

📣 One Month Until the BIE Town Hall: Wellness!

The Town Hall is coming up on September 22 at 10:00 a.m. (CT), and registration is now open. This session will explore wellness as a foundation for student success, feature school spotlights, and include breakout room discussions where staff can share what wellness looks like in their communities.

School staff are encouraged to register and represent their school’s voice. Your experiences and ideas will help shape our shared understanding of wellness across BIE.

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/Qrv250ZCVwB

08/22/2026

Maine Indian Education is celebrating landmark gains in student attendance and achievement! Strong leadership, community partnership, and student-centered supports have made a measurable difference for Native learners.

Click below to read more about the success and the strategies driving this progress:

Maine Indian Education, a tribally controlled education agency serving three Wabanaki PK–8 schools, cut systemwide chronic absenteeism by roughly 37 points in three years and posted double-digit academic growth. They are among the most significant multi-year turnarounds in student attendance and a...

08/22/2026

Cove Day School in Arizona is looking for caring, creative educators who love working with young learners!

Early Childhood Teacher: Bring warmth, structure, and engaging activities to help students grow socially, academically, and emotionally.

Transitional Early Childhood Teacher: Perfect for educators working toward full certification — support early learners with hands-on instruction and a nurturing classroom environment.

Apply today and create joyful learning spaces for young children: https://ow.ly/Xc7U50ZCJ1V

08/21/2026

Dunseith Day School in North Dakota is seeking a special education teacher to join a supportive and culturally connected school community. You'll:

• Develop and implement lesson plans tailored for individual and group instruction
• Adapt teaching methods to support diverse learning styles
• Evaluate student growth using tests, oral assessments, and alternative strategies
• Collaborate with parents and maintain detailed educational records

If you're dedicated to personalized learning and student success, apply now: https://ow.ly/Aelu50ZCIW2

08/21/2026

The Haskell Volleyball season has officially begun! 🏐✨

The team kicked off the year with a fun and energizing media day last week, complete with photos, videos, skill work, and celebration of their new uniforms.

Haskell returns a strong core of athletes and welcomes exciting new talent for the 2026 season.

Check out a full season preview here: https://ow.ly/Q83X50ZC7Yv

08/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome every BIE student, educator, family, and tribal community back for a new school year! 🎉

Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education are building on last year’s momentum — strengthening academics, expanding career pathways, and celebrating Native languages and cultures.

Watch our back-to-school message from U.S. Indian Affairs Assistant Secretary Billy Kirkland and BIE Director Tony Dearman as we celebrate student success and look ahead to the year ahead.

Let’s make it another great one — together!

08/17/2026

Turtle Mountain Elementary School in ND celebrated a big success with its summer social‑emotional learning overnight program!

Designed by the school counselor, the experience supported student well‑being, resilience, and self‑care — and students loved it so much they asked to do it again!

A highlight? Students practiced self‑care strategies on staff, including giving the school principal a gel pedicure. TMES is proud to nurture strong, confident, and caring learners!

08/17/2026

Haskell Indian Nations University (KS) is hiring two security guards to help keep campus safe!

As a guard, you’ll:
• Patrol buildings and grounds, both on foot and by vehicle
• Monitor entrance points to ensure campus security
• Respond to incidents and provide first aid if needed
• Prepare routine reports and assist with safety procedures

This role is essential for maintaining a secure, supportive environment for students and staff.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/VooH50ZA18w

08/16/2026

Pine Ridge School (SD) is hiring two math teachers! We're looking for educators who thrive on helping students build confidence, master concepts, and discover their strength in math.

Teacher – Mathematics (Certified): Lead full-year instruction, from lesson planning to assessments, supporting learners in group and individual settings as a certified math educator.

Transitional Mathematics Teacher: Ideal for educators completing certification under alternative licensure. Teach core math curriculum, create daily lesson plans, assess progress, and champion student growth.

Both roles are on-site, school-year contracts, and perfect for those eager to uplift students and strengthen math achievement.

Apply now: https://ow.ly/9aFb50ZA0YR

08/16/2026

Takini School in South Dakota kicked off the year with an inspiring week of professional development! 📚✨

The Skyhawk team began the week with BIE SCAN training and then focused on assessments, student data, and intervention strategies.

Staff are learning, collaborating, and preparing to give Skyhawk students their BEST year yet! 🦅💙