50 Chromebooks Distributed to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Students

Devices4All® Program Supports Digital Access for Students on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

On January 14, The Loyalty Foundation, in partnership with Little Wound School in Kyle, South Dakota, distributed 50 refurbished Chromebooks to students who did not have a laptop of their own. The Devices4All® distribution supported a K–12 student body of approximately 755 to 900 students, primarily serving the Oglala Lakota community on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and was coordinated with teacher Glorianna Cordova-Under Baggage to ensure the devices reached students with the greatest need.

Immediate Impact in the Classroom and at Home

In the days following the distribution, the impact was immediate. Students began using the Chromebooks at home to complete coursework and participate fully in lessons, with teachers reporting strong engagement and enthusiasm. As one educator shared, the majority of students do not have personal laptops and are dependent on devices to complete their classes—making access to a Chromebook essential to their academic success.

A Community Responds to Crisis

Just one week later, on January 21, tragedy struck the Kyle community when a fire destroyed the Kyle Senior Living Complex. While all residents escaped safely, many families, including K–12 students from Little Wound School, lost their homes and belongings. In response, the school quickly shifted into crisis-support mode, dismissing classes early and mobilizing staff to assist affected families.

Little Wound School Mobilizes to Support Families

Little Wound School opened its facilities to serve meals, collect and distribute essential donations, and provide medical support, working closely with community partners to ensure displaced residents received immediate help. School staff coordinated relief efforts, assisted families with replacing lost food benefits, and helped move donated items to local organizations supporting long-term recovery—demonstrating deep commitment to students and families during an extraordinarily difficult moment.

Gratitude for Devices That Make Learning Possible

Despite these challenges, the school community expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Chromebook distribution. Teachers emphasized how meaningful the donation was, noting that the devices will be used carefully and fairly to support students who need them most, and that access to technology remains critical for learning continuity—especially during times of disruption.

About Little Wound School

For nearly 100 years, Little Wound School has served as a cornerstone of education in the community, providing instruction rooted in Lakota culture, language, and history. Educating approximately 900 students in grades K–12, the school is named in honor of Chief Little Wound and his son George. Its mission centers on creating a sacred learning environment where students pursue academic achievement alongside Lakota cultural and language excellence, with coursework in tribal government, Native American studies, and year-round cultural activities. Little Wound students have earned national recognition across academics, athletics, arts, and leadership. www.littlewound.us

About The Loyalty Foundation

The Loyalty Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2019 by former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney. The foundation provides free refurbished laptops and Out-of-School Time programs in esports, coding, and AI education to K–12 students in under-resourced communities across the U.S. To date, it has distributed more than 2,600 Chromebooks through 29 partner organizations in 14 states and continues to expand nationally with new programs launching in New York, South Dakota, and beyond. www.LoyaltyFoundation.org