The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $400,000 Project Grant to the Douglas Indian Association in Juneau, Alaska under the Indian Education National Activities (State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) and Native American Language (NAL)) program (CFDA 84.415). The "Sayeik Lingit Yoo X'atangi Deiyi: Tlingit Language Pathway Program" will be implemented from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 to promote Tlingit language preservation, support tribal educational autonomy, and improve academic outcomes for Alaska Native students. The project will develop Tlingit language immersion programs, create culturally relevant curricula, and enhance coordination between the tribal government, local school district, and state/federal education agencies to maintain the Tlingit language and culture within the Juneau community.
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