Indian education formula grants to leas

The Sallisaw School District No. 1 was awarded a $197,966 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. The grant funding supports the district's comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district's schools. This includes academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services aimed at helping Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district also receives numerous sub-awards from the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education to supplement its educational services, covering a range of initiatives such as special education, nutrition programs, teacher training, rural school support, adult education, vocational programs, and COVID-19 relief efforts.