Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded a one-year, $189,403 formula grant under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) to Marion County Oregon District 24J, operating as the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. 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, with the goal of helping these students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant will support comprehensive educational programs, including 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 of over 42,000 served across 65 schools. As a minority-serving and Hispanic-serving educational institution, the Salem-Keizer School District has a track record of effectively utilizing federal grant funds to address educational disparities and support the diverse needs of its student body.