Indian education formula grants to leas

The Independent School District 79 (Duluth Public Schools) in Duluth, Minnesota was awarded a $186,291 federal Formula Grant under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This one-year grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will support comprehensive educational services to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district. Funded activities may include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district has a history of receiving consistent federal grant funding through this program, with annual awards ranging from $171,921 to $198,318, to provide specialized educational services for its diverse student population.