Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $234,991.00 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) to McAlester School District #I-80 for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the McAlester, Oklahoma area.

The funding enables the school district to deliver targeted academic instruction in core subject areas, cultural programming that preserves Native American heritage, professional development for educators, and specialized student support services. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining cultural identity. The grant award reflects the district's continued commitment to serving its significant Native American student population through federally supported educational initiatives that address both academic achievement and cultural preservation objectives.