Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $139,787 to Harlem School District 12 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award supports the district's delivery of culturally appropriate academic instruction and programming to Native American students in Harlem, Montana, enabling them to meet state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The award also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff serving Indian students to ensure culturally effective instruction. Performance runs through June 30, 2027, at Harlem, MT 59526. Harlem School District 12, a rural local educational agency with a significant Native American student population, operates Harlem Elementary School and Harlem Junior/Senior High School. The district meets program eligibility requirements by enrolling a substantial proportion of Indian children.