Indian education formula grants to leas

Keys School District received $112,851 in funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in Park Hill, Oklahoma. The grant funds a range of educational products and services including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services that enable Native American students to meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

As a local educational agency (LEA) serving a significant population of Native American students, Keys School District utilizes these formula grant funds to deliver K-12 educational services encompassing academic instruction, special education, English language learning, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The district's programming specifically targets comprehensive educational development that addresses cultural, language, and academic needs while ensuring equal educational opportunities for Native American students in this rural area of Oklahoma.