Indian education formula grants to leas

The Shawnee Independent School District NO. 93 (Shawnee Public Schools) in Shawnee, Oklahoma received a $225,168 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The grant award period runs from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. The Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program provides federal funding to support comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students in elementary and secondary schools. The grant funds will be used by Shawnee Public Schools to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of their Native American student population, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Funded services may include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for Indian students.