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Mrs. Speagle from Valdese, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Speagle's classroom raised $2,224

Every Student Deserves a Seat at the Table

Help me give my students collaborative tables that will encourage teamwork, meaningful discussions, and active learning while giving students a comfortable space to work together, build communication skills, and achieve academic success every day.

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Mrs. Speagle Heritage Middle School
Valdese, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

Collaboration is one of the most important skills students can develop, both in the classroom and beyond. Flexible seating with group tables will allow my students to work together more effectively, engage in meaningful discussions, solve problems as a team, and learn from one another in a comfortable, inviting environment.

As a 7th grade ELA classroom, we spend much of our time participating in literature circles, writing workshops, peer editing, and collaborative learning activities.

Traditional desks make it difficult for students to communicate and work together, while tables create a space where every student has a seat at the conversation.

Your generosity will help transform my classroom into a collaborative learning environment where students feel connected, engaged, and inspired to learn. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to creating a classroom that encourages teamwork, creativity, and academic success.

Thank you for supporting my students and investing in their future!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

90 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Speagle Heritage Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Valdese, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Correll Height Adjustable Classroom & Kids' Activity Table, Rectangular 60"L x 30"W x 19-29"H, Walnut (A3060TF-REC-01) • Quill.com $283.59 6 $1,701.54

Materials cost

$1,701.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $132.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,889.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$333.49

Total project goal

$2,223.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,223.27

1 Donor

-$2,223.27

Donations toward project cost

-$1,889.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$333.49

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