The Laguna Education Foundation was originally established by the Board of the Laguna Department of Education (LDoE) and Executive Director Gilbert Sanchez. The foundation was established as a means of acquiring additional resources to support LDoE programs. In 1998, the Laguna Tribal Council passed Tribal Resolution No.15-98 approving the establishment of the foundation as an independent non-profit organization. The schools and programs within the LDoE receive general operating support from various federal and state agencies. While funding from these sources covers basic operating costs, the funds are often restricted for specific uses and set unrealistic limits on administrative and development costs. Due to limitations imposed by such federal and state regulations, it became necessary to establish an alternative revenue stream that would not only support the higher education needs of the people, but that would also create a venue for the development and support of more innovative and creative educational programs. To this end, the Laguna Education Foundation was created and charged with the mission to raise revenue both within and outside of the reservation to fully support the educational needs of the Laguna people. In 2001, the Laguna Tribal Council once again rose to the challenge of funding education by establishing a $4.2 million dollar Trust Fund specifically for higher education. The benefits yielded from the Trust Fund each year go to support scholarships and the Laguna Education Foundation. The Laguna Tribal Council and Laguna tribal members continue to actively support the efforts of the Laguna Education Foundation through employee contributions and direct donations by various tribal entities. During the 2006-2007 academic year, over 100 Laguna college students were granted scholarships from the Higher Education Program of Partners for Success and the Laguna Education Foundation.

Academic excellence develops successful life-long learners by demonstrating that we: Create exemplary environments that maximize staff and student satisfaction toward academic excellence Are rooted in love and respect Embrace our history, traditions, and culture by respecting our Laguna perspective to maximize holistic learning and bi-cultural prosperity/success Recognize learning opportunities from infancy through adulthood Encourage and demonstrate community support for self-sufficiency Are the school of choice for Laguna students & parents Are a nationally recognized educational system

Academic excellence develops successful life-long learners by demonstrating that we: Create exemplary environments that maximize staff and student satisfaction toward academic excellence Are rooted in love and respect Embrace our history, traditions, and culture by respecting our Laguna perspective to maximize holistic learning and bi-cultural prosperity/success Recognize learning opportunities from infancy through adulthood Encourage and demonstrate community support for self-sufficiency Are the school of choice for Laguna students & parents Are a nationally recognized educational system

Native American Indian Students