On June 6, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a policy notice amending the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program requirements.
While the NTIA describes this as a “restructuring,” the amendment significantly departs from the program’s original requirements.
In rural Tribal communities across the United States, public radio is more than a source of news and entertainment; it's a lifeline.
Congress is actively working to finalize this year’s federal budget bill, referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). The Act reflects the Trump Administration’s budget and policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2025, including many related to wireless spectrum.
Across the country, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students, citizens of sovereign Tribal Nations, are reaching an incredible milestone: graduation.
In addition to showcasing the shared commitment to Indian education through the CIE-AIPI
collaboration, this document aims to establish a foundational overview for content featured in
the CIE Policy Corner blog by examining the current landscape of Indian education. T o fully
absorb the content within this document and future publications, it is essential to understand
four key elements: First, this document defines the “current” state of education as the past five