Tribal Education Departments National Assembly

TEDNA invites you to attend the AI² + College & Career Readiness Training in June!

This two-day training is ideal for JOM, Title VI, and Indian Education staff and Tribal Education Department teams.

📅 June 2–3, 2026
🕒 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
📍 Sam Noble Museum at University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
🎟️ FULL scholarships available! Attend at no cost!

https://tedna.org/2026-june-training/

What to Expect:
👉🏼 Keynote from Khan Academy
👉🏼 Interactive sessions from University of Oklahoma, AISES, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and more!
👉🏼 Networking opportunities
👉🏼 Breakfast and lunch included with registration
👉🏼 iPad and Beats headphones giveaways!

If you have any questions, please contact the Event Coordinator at [email protected].

More information and registration: https://tedna.org/2026-june-training/

Oklahoma JOM, Title VI, and Indian Education staff - join us in less than a month for a two-day training and leave with tools for success for your Native students!

https://tedna.org/2026-june-training/

TEDNA is partnering with the Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of American Indian Education and AISES to provide relevant college and career and Artificial Intelligence readiness training sessions for any school or Tribal staff that serves Native students.

Registration is $150 per person with discounts on registrations of two or more staff members, and we strongly encourage anyone who does not have funding to register using our scholarship option! Registrants can select the scholarship option when completing the checkout form.

✨ Keynote from Khan Academy
✨Engaging breakout sessions
✨Networking opportunities
✨Meals provided
✨Certificate of attendance
✨iPad and headphones giveaway drawing

For more information and to register: https://tedna.org/2026-june-training/

Note: The scholarships listed below are not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by TEDNA. They are shared solely as potential opportunities for Native American students who are attending or planning to attend college. Please be sure to carefully read application criteria before applying.

AISES Scholarships
Deadline: April 30
Amount: Varies
https://aises.org/scholarships/

Southwest Native American Foundation
Deadline: May 1
Amount: Varies
https://swnaf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.html

TEDNA's latest white papers follow up on the President's Budget document and provide an in-depth analysis of the FY2027 budget justifications for the Departments of Education, Interior, and Health and Human Services. The papers examine structural shifts that could impact TEDs and TEAs. It also offers guidance on how members can proactively advocate for the funding and programs that impact their Native students.

Questions? Contact our Policy Director, Shanise Ka'aikala, at [email protected]

Budget Analysis: Department of Education
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u2NGSekWF8VENOX65Hcb3u5Zzmf4UJlG/view?usp=sharing

Budget Analysis: Department of Health and Human Services
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OPPOW-UpyHw8mN6uJmgjcDcpYonzu398/view?usp=sharing

Budget Analysis: Department of Interior
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CjX4mhHUxyV4XIAmHzTw_LsR1nn4QpWd/view?usp=sharing

🚨POLICY ALERT
On April 3, 2026, the White House released the 2027 President’s Budget, which proposes a 10% cut to all non-discretionary levels. Read our press release using the link below to learn more about what that means for Tribal Education Departments, and what you can do.

If you have any questions, contact our Policy Director Shanise Ka'aikala via email at [email protected].

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZFavvkSOjO0M4-cjVBaKzM-XoDd4DzI/view?usp=sharing

Note: The scholarships listed below are not administered, sponsored, or endorsed by TEDNA. They are shared solely as potential opportunities for Native American students who are attending or planning to attend college. Please be sure to carefully read application criteria before applying.

American Indian Education Fund
Deadline: April 4
Amount: $500-$2,000
https://nativepartnership.org/aief/

4-h Youth in Action Program
Deadline: April 13
Amount: $5,000
https://4-h.org/programs/4-h-youth-in-action-program/application/

AISES Scholarships
Deadline: April 30
Amount: Varies
https://aises.org/scholarships/

Southwest Native American Foundation
Deadline: May 1
Amount: Varies
https://swnaf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.html