Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded a $122,697 Indian Education Formula Grant to Lincoln County School District in Newport, OR. This formula grant, under CFDA Program 84.060, will be used by the school district to address the unique educational and cultural needs of its Indian student population from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The funding will enable the district to provide supplemental instructional programs, cultural education opportunities, social-emotional support services, upgraded technology, and other resources aimed at helping Indian students meet state academic standards and gain critical knowledge and skills. Lincoln County School District has a history of leveraging various federal education grants, including Title I, IDEA, and homeless youth funding, to support its 5,200 students, with a focus on underserved populations.