Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2016

The Senate Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriation Bill calls for grants to Tribal Education Departments to be continued on page 167. An excerpt: National Activities The Committee recommends $5,565,000 for national activities. Funds are used to expand efforts to improve research, evaluation, and data collection on the status and effectiveness of Indian education programs, and to … Continue reading Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, 2016

Employment Opportunity: OFFICE OF INDIAN EDUCATION SEEKING FIELD READERS, DUE DATE FOR RESUME SUBMISSIONS: APRIL 3O, 2015

The Office of Indian Education is soliciting highly qualified individuals to assist in the review process for two discretionary grant competitions for 2015. This includes: State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) program—electronic review last two weeks of June, 2015 Native Youth Community Partnership (NYCP)—electronic review tentatively the last two weeks of July or early August, 2015 … Continue reading Employment Opportunity: OFFICE OF INDIAN EDUCATION SEEKING FIELD READERS, DUE DATE FOR RESUME SUBMISSIONS: APRIL 3O, 2015

Save The Date: Office of Indian Education Pre-application Webinar (STEP Program)

The Office of Indian Education (OIE) Pre-application Webinar for the 2015 New Award Competition of State Tribal Education Partnership program (STEP) will be held on: April 30, 2015, 2:00 to 4:00 pm EDT  The webinar will provide important information to assist potential applicants to complete their submissions for the 2015 competition and address the same … Continue reading Save The Date: Office of Indian Education Pre-application Webinar (STEP Program)

Applications for New Awards; State Tribal Education Partnership Program

On April 16, 2015, the Department of Education published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications for the 2015 State Tribal Education Partnerships (STEP) program. The new competition officially opens on Thursday, April 16, 2015 and closes on June 15, 2015. Notices of intent to apply must be received by May 21, 2015. The … Continue reading Applications for New Awards; State Tribal Education Partnership Program

Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-State Tribal Education Partnership Program

The Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria for the State Tribal Education Partnership ("STEP") Program, can be seen here. You can see an overview on the Federal Register site, here. Summary: The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education announces priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) program. … Continue reading Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-State Tribal Education Partnership Program

TEDNA News Release: TEDNA APPLAUDS PRESIDENT’S FY16 BUDGET FOR EDUCATION

NEW RELEASE - Tribal Education Departments National Assembly Feb. 2, 2015 TEDNA  APPLAUDS PRESIDENT'S FY16 BUDGET FOR EDUCATION Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA) President Wayne Johnson congratulates President Obama on the FY16 Proposed Budget demonstrating his  commitment to self-determination for Indian Education by supporting increased funding for  BIE Schools, Native Youth, and tribal control … Continue reading TEDNA News Release: TEDNA APPLAUDS PRESIDENT’S FY16 BUDGET FOR EDUCATION