Indian education formula grants to leas

Sallisaw School District No. 1 received a $211,074 Indian Education Formula Grant 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) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programming designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural preservation efforts, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These initiatives are designed to enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district's grant aligns with the broader program objective of supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) in states with significant Native American populations, such as Oklahoma, to deliver culturally relevant educational programming that improves student achievement in core academic areas.