Indian education formula grants to leas

Nome Public Schools received a Formula Grant award of $214,174.00 from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) 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 specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Nome, Alaska school district. The funded activities include academic instruction aligned with state performance standards, culturally responsive programming that preserves Native heritage, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services to enhance achievement in core academic areas.

As a critical educational institution serving a remote Alaskan community with a significant AIAN student population, Nome Public Schools utilizes this formula grant allocation to deliver culturally responsive and academically rigorous educational services. The district's comprehensive approach incorporates Indian Parent Committee consultation and maintains performance accountability through focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally relevant instructional practices. This award represents part of the district's broader federal grant portfolio, which collectively enables it to provide robust educational support while addressing the specific academic and cultural needs of its Native student population.