Indian education formula grants to leas

The Grants Cibola County School District, doing business as Grants High School, received a $351,912 Indian Education Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (CFDA 84.060) for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

This formula grant funding will enable the school district to provide comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. Anticipated services include academic instruction, cultural programming, Native language and history courses, tutoring, and professional development for teachers to improve educational outcomes for the district's Native American student population while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant supports the school district's efforts to help these students meet challenging state academic standards through specialized programming tailored to their unique educational requirements.