Take Action: Transform tribal schoolyards for children 🌿📚

Let’s unite to create vibrant, green spaces where Tribal students can thrive. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [Urge Congress to increase funding for the Bureau of Indian Education today!]( Photo credit: Spayne Martinez Friend of Trust for Public Land, Every child deserves a safe and healthy environment in which to learn and grow. This is why we’re partnering with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and tribally controlled schools to revitalize tribal schoolyards and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of Indigenous students. Schoolyards offer essential physical and mental health benefits, leading to better educational outcomes. However, many schoolyards in Tribal communities lack the necessary resources to unlock their full potential. [We need your help: urge Congress to increase funding for the Bureau of Indian Education today!]( Tribal schools have long faced significant challenges due to limited funding, leaving many students without the necessary resources to succeed. With increased investment, we can help the BIE and tribally controlled schools turn outdated schoolyards into inspiring and culturally significant spaces for Native students to learn and play. [Join us in advocating for increased BIE funding to provide students with safe, engaging schoolyards that foster a love of learning, promote well-being, and honor Indigenous relationship with land.]( Thank you for being a part of this vital change for tribal schools nationwide. Together, we can make a lasting impact, empowering students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Yakoke. Pilamaya, [Dr. Jennifer Santry signature] Dr. Jennifer Santry (Choctaw, Lakota, Dakota) Associate Director of Tribal Community Schoolyards Trust for Public Land [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [TAKE ACTION NOW]( [DONATE]( [DONATE]( Connecting everyone to the outdoors. We create parks and protect public land where they’re needed most so that everyone will have access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to come. This email was sent by [Trust for Public Land]( to {EMAIL}. 23 Geary St. Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94108 [Trust for Public Land]( [Contact Us](mailto:donor.outreach@tpl.org) | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe](