Meet Our Partners

As the only national organization advocating for improved educational opportunities for Native students, NIEA convenes Native organizations and allied stakeholders to promote college, career, and community readiness in Native communities.NIEA connects tribal leaders, educators, and experts across the nation to provide innovative and culture-based resources and services, while engaging with congressional leaders and federal officials to ensure that Native students have the support necessary to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

NIEA works alongside tribal and state partners to ensure that Native students have access to excellent and culture-based education. Below is a list of state education agencies, state Indian education associations, and tribal regional organizations. NIEA works in coordination with states and districts to best support Native students throughout the country.

NIEA engages with the following tribal state and regional education organizations to advance Native education throughout the country. If you would like to find out more about the Native education offices within each State Department of Education, please click here.