Indian education formula grants to leas

Hoke County School District received $162,775.00 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 services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district, with particular emphasis on ensuring these students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

The grant funds services delivered through West Hoke Middle School and other district educational entities, including academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. As a formula grant recipient, the district is required to maintain records documenting program activities for three years post-completion and may allocate no more than 5% of awarded funds to administrative costs. The district must demonstrate performance outcomes in student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and the effectiveness of culturally responsive educational activities serving the AIAN student population.