Indian education formula grants to leas

The Stilwell Public Schools in Stilwell, Oklahoma has been awarded a $238,071 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This one-year formula grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will support comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of the district's predominantly American Indian and Native Alaskan student population. Typical services funded through this program include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency, Stilwell Public Schools is a frequent recipient of Indian Education Formula Grants and other federal education grants, such as the $413,651 Impact Aid Program award, which provide critical funding to enhance learning opportunities for its students.