The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $253,035 Indian Education Formula Grant to the McAlester School District #I-80 in McAlester, OK. This grant, categorized under CFDA 84.060, provides funding to support comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students in elementary and secondary schools.
The grant will enable the McAlester School District to deliver a range of services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Native American students. This includes academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. The goal is to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The one-year grant period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.