Indian education formula grants to leas

Shawnee Independent School District NO. 93 (Shawnee Public Schools) received a Formula Grant award of $216,182.00 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). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational services specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Under this grant, Shawnee Public Schools will deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services to advance AIAN student achievement in reading, mathematics, and other core academic areas while promoting cultural preservation and heritage. The funding supports the district's commitment to helping Native American students meet challenging state academic performance standards, with performance measures focused on student achievement outcomes and high school graduation rates. The district must maintain comprehensive records for three years following award completion and adhere to federal audit and administrative cost requirements (capped at 5% of total award).