Indian education formula grants to leas

Window Rock Unified School District 8 received $393,122 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Elementary Education (OESE). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district's K-12 schools located in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming aligned with Native American heritage preservation, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. These services are designed to help Native Indian students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining cultural identity. The district's grant-funded initiatives include specialized programs such as the Exceptional Student Service Program, which provides supports for students with disabilities including assistive technology and culturally sensitive academic programs, as well as broader academic support across English language learning, special education services, career and technical education, and technology integration. The award represents formula grant funding distributed to eligible local educational agencies meeting statutory requirements, with the district required to maintain program records for three years following activity completion.