Indian education formula grants to leas

Edmond Public Schools received a Formula Grant award of $452,799.00 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 programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Edmond Public Schools is required to maintain administrative costs at no more than 5% of the award and must focus performance measures on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities. The district must maintain records for three years after completion of grant-funded activities and submit annual project descriptions to the Department of Education detailing its proposed initiatives.