The LAC courte oreilles ojibwe schools CTE expansion project

The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Schools CTE Expansion Project is a $685,386 Project Grant awarded on October 1, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education—Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299). The grant will support the expansion of career and technical education (CTE) programming at the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School, a tribally operated K-12 institution in Hayward, Wisconsin, serving American Indian students from the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. The project period extends through September 30, 2026.

This initiative expands the school's existing CTE offerings to enhance career readiness and educational opportunities for Native American students while integrating cultural components consistent with the school's mission to preserve Ojibwe heritage. The expansion aligns with the broader program objectives of the 84.299 funding line, which supports demonstration grants for innovative services that improve educational achievement and opportunities for Indian youth. The award represents continued federal investment in the school's comprehensive educational model, which historically has integrated academic instruction, cultural programming, and language preservation initiatives.