It is the educational mission of the Navajo Nation to promote and foster lifelong learning for the Navajo People, and to protect the cultural integrity and sovereignty of the Navajo Nation.
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Recent Announcements
Limited Graduation Gatherings permitted under current COVID restrictions
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President heard a report during the May 6, 2021 town hall that detailed the limitations that reservation residents must follow for graduations. To view the town hall, click here.
(Restriction talk begins around the 37:50 mark.)
Vice President Myron Lizer attends virtual preschool promotion
Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer attended Kayenta ABC Preschool Promotion to congratulate the students on moving onto grade school. To read the story, click here.
Guidelines announced for schools holding limited in-person graduation and promotion ceremonies
The Navajo Department of Health released a series of guidelines that all schools are expected to understand and implement if they are holding limited in-person gatherings for graduations and promotions. For more information, click here.
Department of Dine Education recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week
DODE is encouraging students, parents, and communities to recognize the work their teachers have done to provide a quality education during the pandemic. For more information, click here.
Parent/Guardian & Student Survey
DODE is conducting surveys to capture information on personal preference/choice for the Fall 2021 classroom format, including additional questions on the quality of education at this point. All input will guide imperative educational decisions moving forward. To view the survey, click here.
Pre-K to 12 Student Survey
DODE developed this survey for students to capture their personal preference/option for the Fall 2021 classroom format, including additional queries related to their learning experience. All feedback will also guide imperative educational decisions moving forward. To view the survey, click here.
Navajo Nation Board of Education - May 6, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Navajo Nation Board of Education has announced its monthly regular meeting for May 6, 2021. To view the agenda, click here.
Navajo Head Start partners with Navajo Technical University for Summer Boot Camp
Navajo Technical University announced a partnership to assist Navajo Head Start with meeting requirements stipulated by the reauthorized Head Start Act of 2007 around teacher/staff credentials. To view the brochure, click here.
Board of Education makes recommendation for new Superintendent of Schools
The Navajo Nation Board of Education recommended Harold G. Begay, Ph.D., to fill the vacant Superintendent of Schools position. For more information, click here.
Navajo Nation Grant/Contract Conversion Maintenance Handbook
Department of Diné Education Safety & Guidance Manual
Dikos Ntsaaígíí-19 (COVID-19)
The Navajo Nation Department of Health has set up a central location for information related to the Navajo Nation’s response to Dikos Ntsaaígíí-19 (COVID-19), the Corona Virus. Please click here, or type the following link into the address bar of your web browser: http://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19
At this page, you will also find important information about the virus such as:
- How it Spreads
- Symptoms
- Report Exposure
- Navajo Reopening
- Prevention & Treatment
- Testing
- FAQ
COVID-19 School Information per State
New Mexico
The State of New Mexico
NM Youth & Families Dept
New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department
Dine College
Where Your Future Begins!
Navajo Technical University
Navajo Technical University Honors Diné culture and language, while educating for the future.