From The Director Grant Programs Conferences Artist Competition Student Activity Center Research & Data Workshops Newsletter
Events

July 21, 2009

2009 SAC Exhibit Opening

In honor of the OIE's Native American Student Artist Competition winners, a traveling art exhibit will be displayed at museums, galleries, and organizations throughout the U.S. The 2009 exhibit will kick off the national tour at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC. more

June 06, 2009

2008 SAC Exhibit at the Trickster Gallery

The 2008 Student Artist Competition (SAC) Exhibit will be at the Trickster Gallery in Schaumburg, IL June 6 - Aug. 29. more
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 I: Reading

In city schools, AI/AN 4th graders score higher in reading than Black and Hispanic peers but lower in rural schools. more

NIES 2007 Part II: Socioeconomic and Home Factors

Overall, 77% of AI/AN students reported that at one or both of their parents has at least a high school education, 32% reported that a parent had graduated from college. more
 
 

About the SAC

Are you a American Indian or Alaska Native student who likes to draw, paint, photograph, or write? If so, the Student Artist Competition (SAC) might be for you! Students in Grades Pre-K to 12 can submit artwork, including paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital art. Writers in Grades 6 through 12 can submit a personal essay. more
 

2009 SAC Winning Entries Available

 
Entries for the 2009 Student Artist Competition (SAC) related to this year's 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

Albuquerque, NM

 
I visited New Mexico and learned about Eagle Books and eating healthy. Check out my adventure to find out more about the Eagle Books project.