July 21, 2010

Project Director's Meeting

Annual Demonstration Grant Project Director’s Meeting
July 21, 2010
Holiday Inn Capitol
Washington, DC

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2010 SAC Opening

2010 Native American Student Artist Competition Exhibit Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
July 21
U.S. Department of Education- Auditorium
Washington, DC

Facts from NIES

The 2007 National Indian Education Study (NIES) was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics on behalf of OIE. Part I focuses on the performance of AI/AN 4th- and 8th-graders on the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading and math. Part II presents information about the educational, home, and community experiences of the students represented in Part I.

NIES 2007 Part II: Schools That Serve AI/AN Students

AI/AN students attended schools that offered teacher/family conferences 5 or more times a school year were 14% in grade 4 and 23% in grade 8. A higher percentage of students attended high density schools that offered teacher/family conferences 3 to 4 times a year than low density schools. more

NIES 2007 Part II: Integration of AI/AN Language and Culture

Overall, 33% of AI/AN 4th grade students attended AI/AN ceremonies and gatherings “several times a year.” more

What's New Events Newsletter

Project Director's Meetings

The Annual Project Director’s Meetings provide an opportunity for OIE to meet all new Project Directors and returning Project Directors of Discretionary Grant Programs. The Demonstration Grant Project Director's meeting will be held July 20-21, and the Professional Development Grant Project Director's Meeting will be held August 17-18. Both meetings will be at the Holiday Inn Capitol in Washington, DC. more

SAC Winners Now Available

Congratulations to the Office of Indian Education's (OIE) 2010 Native American Student Artist Competition (SAC) winners! The theme of the 2010 SAC is Bringing Honor Through Education. Interpreting this theme through art and writing, entries reflect the promise and importance of pursuing an education for Native youth. For a complete list of the 2010 SAC winners, please visit O’ai’ee’s Activity Center. The SAC is an annual event that celebrates the values and documents the succe… more

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2010 SAC

The 2010 SAC was open to American Indian and Alaska Native students in Grades Pre-K through 12. Students in Grades Pre-K to 12 submitted artwork, including paintings, drawings, and photographs. Writers in Grades 6 through 12 submitted a personal essay. Entries related to theme Bringing Honor Through Education. more

2009 SAC Winning Entries Available

Entries for the 2009 SAC related to theme Tradition is My Life, Education is My Future and showed the importance of education for Native youth. View winning entries

About the Website

O'ai'ee's Activity Center provides educational information and activities for students, parents, and teachers. Each section has different activities and topics to engage Native students at many grade levels. The intent of this website is to provide educational material in a fun way. Visit the Activity Center for games, coloring pages, fun facts, and more.

O'ai'ee's Latest Adventure

Ocean Shores, WA

I had fun learning to dig for clams at the beach. Check out my adventure to find out more.