Indian education formula grants to leas

The Wagner Community School District received a $142,885 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 program (CFDA 84.060). This program provides funding to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in elementary and secondary schools, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

The grant award supports comprehensive educational services delivered by the Wagner Community School District, a federally recognized school district serving students on the Wagner Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The funding enables the district to deliver a range of academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for the Native American student population. These services help ensure that Indian students gain knowledge and develop skills to meet the state's performance standards while also preserving their cultural identity.