Indian education formula grants to leas

Seminole School District I01 received $130,963.00 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. The award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district's public Pre-K through 12th grade schools located in Seminole, Oklahoma.

The grant funds educational services including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed to help Native American students meet state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a school district serving a significant Native American student population, Seminole School District I01 utilizes this funding to deliver multifaceted educational initiatives that address both academic achievement and culturally responsive instruction. In accordance with program requirements, the district maintains administrative costs at no more than 5% of the award and must demonstrate performance outcomes in student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and participation in culturally responsive activities.