Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $147,477 Indian Education Formula Grant to Detroit Lakes Public Schools District for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This grant, authorized under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), supports comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students attending Detroit Lakes schools. The grant will fund academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes and preserve the cultural heritage of the district's Native American student population. As a local educational agency, Detroit Lakes Public Schools District is responsible for developing and implementing these programs to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of its American Indian and Alaska Native students, helping them meet challenging state academic standards.