Indian education formula grants to leas

Oologah Talala Public Schools received a $136,536 Formula Grant award 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 award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the school district located in Oologah, Oklahoma.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These services are designed to help Indian students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The school district's programs emphasize student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total award.