📣 Upcoming Webinar: Tribal Stakeholder Caucus for BIE Consultation Join NIEA and AIHEC for a virtual convening to prepare for the upcoming BIE consultation on workforce efficiency and Executive Order 14210. This session will bring together Tribal education leaders and advocates to: ✔️ Align on key priorities ✔️ Review and refine draft talking points ✔️ Coordinate a strong, unified response 🗓️ Date: May 28, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM ET 📍 Location: Virtual Final talking points will be shared after the session to support participation in the BIE consultation. 🔗 Webinar Registration - https://ow.ly/WgI750VW5ZA #TribalEducation #BIEConsultation #NativeEd #NIEA #AIHEC #ExecutiveOrder14210 #IndianEducation #TribalLeadership (fb)

📢 The Senate HELP Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler for Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Throughout her 12 years as State Superintendent, Baesler has demonstrated a deep commitment to Tribal Nations—supporting Native student success, advancing Tribal sovereignty in education, and upholding the trust responsibility. 🗣️ NIEA Executive Director Jason Dropik shares: “Superintendent Baesler listens to Tribal leaders, respects their governance, and works alongside communities to get real results. We urge her confirmation and look forward to continuing our partnership on behalf of Native students across the country.” #NativeEducation #TribalSovereignty #NIEA #BIE #IndianEd #EducationPolicy #HELPCommittee #NativeStudents #TrustResponsibility (fb)