Indian education formula grants to leas

The Pierre School District #32-2 in Pierre, South Dakota was awarded a $144,726 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, awarded on July 1, 2024 and running through June 30, 2025, provides funding to support comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students in the district's elementary and secondary schools. The grant aims to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Native American students, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The funded services are expected to include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for the district's Indian student population.