Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $539,705 in Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) to the Bering Strait School District for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in Unalakleet, Alaska. The funding enables the district to deliver academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, and targeted student support services that help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

The grant supports a range of educational initiatives including core academic instruction, cultural programming that integrates Alaska Native languages and traditional knowledge, teacher professional development, school counseling services, and student support services. These services are delivered to the district's predominantly Native American student population in this remote rural region. The award aligns with the broader Indian Education Grants program, which prioritizes formula-based funding to local educational agencies serving significant Native American populations, with emphasis on culturally responsive learning approaches and measurable outcomes in student achievement and graduation rates.