The NIEA Legislative Director position is responsible for building support for the advancement of Native education policy through various vehicles – from working with key stakeholder groups to coalition partners and policy makers in in the federal government. This position will directly supervise the State Policy Associate For additional information, contact Ahniwake Rose at 202.544.7290. … Continue reading Job Posting: NIEA Legislative Director
NIEA Press Release: Senator Barrasso Announces Introduction of RAISE Act at NIEA’s Head to the Hill Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2016 Washington, D.C. - At the National Indian Education Association's (NIEA) annual legislative summit, Senator Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, announced he was introducing a bill to Congress that would have ramifications for the future of Native education. The Reforming American … Continue reading NIEA Press Release: Senator Barrasso Announces Introduction of RAISE Act at NIEA’s Head to the Hill Day
Via HuffPo Education: A Critical Silent Win of Every Student Succeeds Act
An excerpt: Sitting on a plane on my way home from Seattle, I am sorting through reflections on the historical end of No Child Left Behind and the passing, at the end of last year, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The turbulence makes it difficult to type but that simply adds to the … Continue reading Via HuffPo Education: A Critical Silent Win of Every Student Succeeds Act
Via Indian Country Today: 9 Ways the New Education Law Is a Win for Indian Country
An excerpt: The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 is a big win for Indian country, according to the National Indian Education Association. Executive Director Ahniwake Rose, Cherokee/Creek, and Federal Policy Associate Dimple Patel explained why in a January 27 webinar, “Understanding the Every Student Succeeds Act.” ESSA, signed into law by President Obama on … Continue reading Via Indian Country Today: 9 Ways the New Education Law Is a Win for Indian Country
Understanding the Every Student Succeeds Act Webinar
Walk through how the ESSA bill will impact you and your students with NIEA! Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Time: 1 pm Pacific, 2 pm Mountain, 3 pm Central, 4 pm Eastern To register, click here.
Via IndianCountryToday: Looking Ahead: 2016 Loaded With Big Changes for Indian Country
Important developments are expected in Indian country in 2016. Here are some of them: Kevin Washburn Leaving BIA; Lawrence Roberts to Take Over Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn, Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, will be leaving his post in January to return to teaching at the University of New Mexico School of Law. … Continue reading Via IndianCountryToday: Looking Ahead: 2016 Loaded With Big Changes for Indian Country