Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $198,318 Indian Education Formula Grant to Independent School District 79, Duluth Public Schools, to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian students in Duluth, Minnesota. This grant, awarded under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program, is intended to help Indian students meet state standards, gain knowledge of their language, history and culture, and graduate prepared for college or careers. The grant will fund a range of services, including instruction, family engagement, and facilities, to support this goal. As a local educational agency, Independent School District 79 has also received awards under several other federal education programs, such as ESSER, Title I-A, and the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund, to provide pandemic recovery and other educational services.