The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) is a public school district serving communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of southwestern Alaska. Headquartered in Bethel, Alaska, LKSD is one of the largest rural school districts in the United States by geographic area, covering approximately 22,000 square miles of tundra and serving predominantly Yup’ik Eskimo communities. The district operates 28 schools across 23 villages, including both K-12 schools and smaller village schools. LKSD places a strong emphasis on bilingual education and cultural preservation, offering instruction in both English and Yupiaq languages. This commitment reflects the district’s significant Alaska Native student population, which comprises approximately 95% of its total enrollment. LKSD employs over 400 teachers and staff members and serves approximately 4,000 students. The district faces unique challenges due to its remote location, including teacher recruitment and retention, transportation logistics, and maintaining consistent educational standards across widely dispersed schools. To address these challenges, LKSD utilizes various distance learning technologies and maintains partnerships with educational organizations and universities to support professional development and student achievement. The district is governed by a Regional School Board and receives funding through both state and federal sources, including specific allocations for Native education programs.