Indian education formula grants to leas

School District No. 94 received a $167,770 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. The award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Cloquet, Minnesota school district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in K-12 educational settings. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district's implementation of this formula grant aligns with the program's statutory requirements, which include consultation with Indian Parent Committees and adherence to the 5% limitation on administrative costs. Performance measures focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.