STRATEGY 3.1.6: Indian Education

Strengthen Indian education.

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The Department is allocating funds to replace and upgrade its Bureau of Indian Education funded schools, and improve the learning environment of BIE students. Improving performance in BIE schools is a challenge the Department is addressing through initiatives aimed at increasing student achievement with a focus on reading and math. Schools are assessed for their Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) which is defined by each state based on judging reading and mathematics proficiency along with attendance for elementary and middle schools, and graduation rates for high schools.

Stakeholder(s):

• Bureau of Indian Education Funded Schools

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