Improving services for Tribal communities through modernized school websites

Challenge: DOI’s Bureau of Indian Education is dedicated to improving communication and access to essential education and related support services for Tribal communities and schools. Many of the schools funded by the BIE, including BIE-operated and Tribally controlled schools, either lack websites or operate with an outdated online presence. This hinders effective communication with parents, families, and community members.

Approach: With TMF support, DOI-BIE will:

• Accelerate the modernization of up to 183 BIE-funded school websites, allowing students and their families reliable, accessible, and straightforward access to crucial information such as school events, schedule changes, bus routes, lunch menus, and school applications
• Expand BIE’s website hosting environment with enhanced security and increased support for website maintenance and content development
• Address educational disparities, increase engagement in the surrounding community, and bridge the digital divide between BIE schools and other educational institutions