Indian education formula grants to leas

The Sitka School District received $118,472 in formula grant 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 award supports comprehensive educational initiatives specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in Sitka, Alaska.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and targeted student support services aimed at helping Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The Sitka School District, which serves a significant population of AIAN students, utilizes these formula grant awards to implement culturally responsive educational programming and ensure equitable access to academic resources. Per program requirements, the district maintains an Indian Parent Committee for consultation and adheres to the 5% administrative cost limitation, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and the delivery of culturally responsive activities.