Indian education formula grants to leas

The Byng School District was awarded a $197,281 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This one-year formula grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will support comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students served by the district.

The grant funding will be used to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of the Native American student population, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical grant-funded services include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for Indian students. As a local educational agency, the Byng School District will leverage this formula grant to enhance its comprehensive approach to supporting the educational and developmental needs of its diverse student body, including its significant Native American student population.