Indian education formula grants to leas

The Window Rock Unified School District 8 was awarded a $402,844 Indian Education Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (CFDA 84.060) for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The formula grant funding supports comprehensive educational programs for the district's predominantly Native American student population, with the goal of addressing their unique cultural, language, and academic needs. The grant will fund a range of services, including 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. The district has also received multiple sub-awards from the Arizona Department of Education, such as IDEA Basic Section 611 Subgrants and Title I grants, which have supported initiatives like developing an Exceptional Student Service Program and implementing reading strategies and technology integration.