Category: Discussion
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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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Quinton Roman Nose quoted in Indian Country Today
Quinton Roman Nose, TEDNA’s Executive Director, was quoted in a recent article in Indian Country Today. The article, Native Education Situation Dire, Says Report; Sequestration Not Helping, highlights The Education Trust’s recent report, The State of Education for Native Students. A quote from the article: Quinton Roman Nose, executive director of the Tribal Education Departments National…
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Education and the Fiscal Debate
Education Week has a good article outlining the fiscal face off and education’s role. The article is entitled Education’s Role in the Fiscal Face Off. A quote: The budget uncertainty that education advocates and school districts have lived with for the past two years doesn’t seem likely to go away anytime soon. The across-the-board cuts known…
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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.