Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded a $122,586 Indian Education Formula Grant to the Sacaton Elementary School District in Sacaton, Arizona. This one-year award under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) will provide comprehensive educational services to support the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students at the district, with a focus on helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical services funded through this program include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for Native American students. This grant recognizes the district's role in serving a community impacted by federal lands and supporting the educational development of its significant Native American student population.