Indian education formula grants to leas

The Stillwater School District 16 received a $147,493 Federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program. This grant will support the district's comprehensive educational programs addressing the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Stillwater area. The funding will be used to deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for the district's Native American student population. As a local educational agency with a significant Native American student enrollment, the Stillwater School District 16 has consistently received these annual Indian Education Formula Grants, which range from $144,433 to $148,909, to sustain its efforts in preserving cultural heritage and meeting the challenging state academic standards for all students.