The Skiatook Public Schools, operating as the Education Service Center, has been awarded a $212,934 Indian Education Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (CFDA 84.060). This one-year formula grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will support comprehensive educational programming to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the Skiatook school district. Funded services are expected to include specialized academic instruction, cultural preservation activities, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. The grant enables the school district to deliver tailored educational programming that helps Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining their cultural heritage.