Project Grant S356A240005

The Bering Strait School District in Unalakleet, Alaska received a $1,419,349 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Alaska Native Educational Programs (CFDA 84.356) initiative. The grant, awarded on August 1, 2024, will support the "Rural Indigenous Student College Ready Alliance (COLLEGE READY)" project, which aims to address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students through July 31, 2025.

The project will focus on integrating Alaska Native languages, cultures, and traditional knowledge into the district's educational system. Key activities include curriculum development, teacher training, early childhood education, cultural enrichment programs, and initiatives to improve academic achievement, high school graduation rates, and college and career readiness for Alaska Native youth. The project aligns with the CFDA 84.356 program's goals of recognizing and incorporating Alaska Native languages and cultures into educational systems across the state to better serve the unique learning needs of this population.