Indian education formula grants to leas

Calera Public School received $103,795 in federal 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 services designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled at the school.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency serving a significant Native American student population in Calera, Oklahoma, the school utilizes this formula grant to provide equitable educational opportunities and improve academic achievement in core subject areas, with performance metrics focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.