Indian education formula grants to leas

Tempe Union High School District No. 213 received a Formula Grant award of $185,996.00 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), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's service area in Guadalupe, Arizona.

The funded activities include academic instruction in core subject areas, culturally responsive programming that preserves Native American heritage, professional development for educators serving AIAN populations, and targeted student support services. These initiatives are designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining connections to their cultural identity. The district's programs emphasize student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally relevant educational experiences, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total award amount in accordance with program requirements.