Rural and low-income schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $4,873,759 Formula Grant under the Rural Education Achievement Program (CFDA 84.358) to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). This grant, with an award date of July 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2025, provides financial assistance to rural school districts in Oklahoma to help improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Through this grant, OSDE delivers a range of educational services and support to local educational agencies (LEAs) and school districts in rural and low-income areas, including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. OSDE further distributes sub-awards to over 30 school districts and educational entities across Oklahoma, such as Bartlesville Public Schools, Salina School District 16, and Anadarko School District I-20, to implement these programs and address the unique educational challenges faced by students in rural communities.