Indian education formula grants to leas

Little Wound School Board, Inc. received $140,716 in funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Little Wound School, a pre-K through 12th grade institution serving predominantly Lakota students on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota.

Under this formula grant, Little Wound School implements culturally responsive academic instruction, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services that enable Native American students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The funding supports initiatives focused on improving student achievement in reading and mathematics, supporting high school graduation rates, and delivering culturally relevant programming that addresses the distinctive educational and support needs of the student population served by the school.