Indian education formula grants to leas

The Albuquerque Public School District received $1,166,513.00 in funding 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 formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students within the district.

Under this award, the district delivers targeted educational services including academic instruction in core subjects, culturally responsive programming that preserves Native American heritage, professional development for teachers, and student support services. As the largest public school district in New Mexico serving 68,346 students across multiple school types—including schools located on tribal lands such as areas of the Navajo Nation—the district serves a significant AIAN student population with 79% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The funding supports initiatives aimed at helping Native American students meet challenging state academic performance standards while maintaining cultural connections, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.