Sustainable, Healthy Learning Environments in Rural and Tribal Schools in Montana
The American Lung Association received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help build capacity for sustainable, healthy learning environments in rural and tribal schools in Montana. Children can be exposed to environmental health risks such as wildfire smoke, asthma triggers, tobacco/vaping, radon exposure, and COVID-19. The overall goal is to reduce childhood exposures to environmental contaminants by increasing the number of schools establishing lung-friendly policies and practices.
The work is:
- Locally led, individualized, and sustainable
- Conducted in partnership with rural communities and sovereign tribal nations.
- Offered through the Lung Association’s Lung Friendly Schools program and features free training, tools, and support
The Lung Association will work with key partners to share and discuss goals, as well as identify and recruit schools to participate in assessment, education, and training opportunities that meet their needs. These partners will help create unique Lung Friendly plans for each school.
Anyone interested in providing healthy learning environments for Montana children can get involved. We are currently looking for:
- Schools interested in programs and resources to help protect the lung health of their students at no cost
- Communities interested in participating in this free capacity building opportunity
- Individuals willing to serve as partners to guide the project
Connect with us!
- Liz Hall, Health Promotions Director: Liz.Hall@Lung.org
- Tracey Maruyama, Health Promotions Manager Tracey.Maruyama@lung.org
Learn more about the topics this program focuses on by clicking on a header below.
Programs and Resources for Schools
Asthma Programs
These programs are designed to help schools build safe and healthy environments for students and staff with asthma, but will benefit everyone who attends, works in, or visits the school.
Commercial Tobacco and Vaping Intervention and Cessation Programs
These programs are designed to help schools respond effectively to tobacco and vaping violations and help students quit commercial tobacco use and vaping for good. Learn more about help youth quit here.
More Resources from the American Lung Association
This publication was developed under a Cooperative Agreement for Grant No. 95820812 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed in this document are solely those of the American Lung Association and EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication.
Page last updated: August 7, 2024