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  • Quest to Learn
  • New York, NY
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

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My students create artwork ranging from painting to sculpture, from printmaking to textile design. They are passionate about pursuing independent projects, and expressive when it comes to sharing their personal perspectives. Unfortunately, during the summer months (and often in the fall and spring, as well), our classroom can easily reach a sweltering 95 degrees or more, with high levels of humidity. It is incredibly, exceedingly difficult for students to make progress on their projects and accompanying research when they are overheated and dehydrated. Students have also identified the following challenges of a too-hot classroom: -Students become ill and cannot focus -Students become sleepy and fall asleep, missing valuable content -Tissues and towels are wasted as students address the sweat -Students have to fan themselves with homemade fans, which becomes distracting for other students -Students are put in a position where they may unintentionally violate the school dress code just to stay cool -Attendance is lower because students with health concerns do not come to school -For religious reasons, those who have to cover themselves more than the average student suffer from the heat much more -The heat and open windows attracts insects With two new air conditioners we will be able to keep our large classroom cool and comfortable, and students will be able to continue developing the artwork that they are so passionate about.

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My students create artwork ranging from painting to sculpture, from printmaking to textile design. They are passionate about pursuing independent projects, and expressive when it comes to sharing their personal perspectives. Unfortunately, during the summer months (and often in the fall and spring, as well), our classroom can easily reach a sweltering 95 degrees or more, with high levels of humidity. It is incredibly, exceedingly difficult for students to make progress on their projects and accompanying research when they are overheated and dehydrated. Students have also identified the following challenges of a too-hot classroom: -Students become ill and cannot focus -Students become sleepy and fall asleep, missing valuable content -Tissues and towels are wasted as students address the sweat -Students have to fan themselves with homemade fans, which becomes distracting for other students -Students are put in a position where they may unintentionally violate the school dress code just to stay cool -Attendance is lower because students with health concerns do not come to school -For religious reasons, those who have to cover themselves more than the average student suffer from the heat much more -The heat and open windows attracts insects With two new air conditioners we will be able to keep our large classroom cool and comfortable, and students will be able to continue developing the artwork that they are so passionate about.

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