Category: Announcement
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News Release from BIA on Gov. Shutdown
BIA has issued a News Release regarding the government shutdown. BIA and BIE has indicated that limited services will be provided during the shutdown. With regard to education, the News Release states: Funding for school operations is forward funded; therefore, Bureau of Indian Education activities will continue during the lapse in operations. All BIE funded schools,…
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Dep’t of Education Contingency Plan
The Department of Education, along with other agencies, has developed a contingency plan in the event of a government shutdown. The plan can be seen here. The other agency contingency plans, including BIA and BIE, can be seen here. A quote from the Department of Education’s plan: As set forth in this plan, the Department…
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ED Week Webinar: Best Practices for Implementing Online Learning in K–12 School Districts
Education Week is hosting a webinar on October 1st entitled Best Practices for Implementing Online Learning in K–12 School Districts. As an increasing number of schools and school districts adopt online learning as a way to boost graduation rates, address multiple student populations, expand their course catalogs, and personalize learning, understanding the challenges and obstacles that…
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NCAI Partnership for Tribal Governance Initiative Funding Opportunity
Here is a funding opportunity for tribes from NCAI. Among the potential funding projects, tribes can receive a grant for efforts to develop education policies, work with states/localities on education efforts, and take over their education systems.
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Webinar on Cultural and Academic Literacy
Education Week is having a webinar titled “Standing On Common Ground: Building Cultural and Academic Literacy.” The webinar will be held on September 26, from 2-3 ET. The description: Being literate in the information age increases our understanding of cultural and linguistic differences. Developing our students’ academic literacy skills and building their cultural knowledge are critical…
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JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS $90 MILLION TO ENHANCE, SUPPORT TRIBAL JUSTICE AND SAFETY
DOJ recently awarded $90 million to Tribes in the form of 192 grants to 110 American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, tribal consortia and tribal designated non-profits. Among other things, the grants go towards alcohol and substance abuse programs and tribal youth programs. DOJ’s press release can be seen here.