Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Chief Leschi Schools a $216,292 Indian Education Formula Grant under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). This grant funding will be used to address the unique educational and culturally-related academic needs of the school's predominantly Native American student population of approximately 890 students, representing 60+ tribes and bands. Key products and services to be delivered include culturally-informed education tailored to Native students' academic and cultural needs, mental health support and counseling, substance abuse and suicide prevention services, career and technical education pathways, transitional kindergarten programs, child nutrition initiatives, and partnerships for environmental literacy and attendance/re-engagement efforts. This grant supports Chief Leschi Schools' focus on student success through a holistic approach addressing the diverse needs of their Native student body.