Indian education formula grants to leas

Kyrene Elementary School District NO. 28 received a $215,486 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 grant funds comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students served by the district in Tempe, Arizona.

Under this award, the district implements targeted educational services including academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and specialized student support services for Native American students. The funding enables the district to provide multi-tiered systems of academic support, instructional coaching, and culturally relevant instruction that help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage. Grant funds are limited to a maximum of 5% for administrative costs, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and the quality of culturally responsive activities delivered to the student population.