Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $124,677 Indian Education Formula Grant to the Washington County School District Inc. in Chatom, Alabama. The grant, funded under CFDA 84.060 (Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies), will support the district's comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students in elementary and secondary schools.

The funding will be used to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Native American students in the district, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical services provided under this formula grant include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for Indian students. As a local educational agency with a significant Native American student population, the Washington County School District Inc. has been a consistent recipient of these annual formula grants, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the diverse needs of its student community.