Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $218,592 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) to the New Town Public School District in New Town, ND. This one-year grant, running from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will fund comprehensive educational programs to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the district. Typical services supported by these formula grants include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support designed to improve educational outcomes for Native American students and help them meet challenging state standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The New Town Public School District, a U.S. local government educational institution, will use this federal funding to enhance its existing services and initiatives focused on supporting the district's American Indian student population.