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  • Center High School
  • Center, TX
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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From more time spent in front of screens to more time seated during class, many students have developed increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Because this is how students can go through every school day for years, this kind of inactivity becomes more normalized and makes it harder for them to change their habits later in life. Our bodies are made to move, yet students are confined to desks to sit for the majority of a day. Most adults can’t sit still and focus for an hour-long meeting so why do we imagine students can last all day, glued to their desks? Many teachers who use height-adjustable standing desks in their class report a more productive and enjoyable day simply because their students are less fidgety and disruptive, as movement has been built into their day naturally. Establishing the importance of movement early on means you can build long-lasting healthy habits in students that support an active lifestyle. Increased Focus Standing has proven to be an effective way to improve memory and focus, and research shows that classroom standing desks can also enhance cognitive skills and improve test scores. Students feel more alert when they’re able to stand when they need to and this translates to improved focus in class. Ultimately, standing desks can create an environment where all students can think more clearly and focus on the task at hand. Standing desks can provide a sense of community and flexibility in classrooms. In the 21st century, classrooms, schools, students, and teachers come in all different shapes, sizes, and mindsets. The “one size fits all” desk model has been shown to be less effective for student success

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From more time spent in front of screens to more time seated during class, many students have developed increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Because this is how students can go through every school day for years, this kind of inactivity becomes more normalized and makes it harder for them to change their habits later in life. Our bodies are made to move, yet students are confined to desks to sit for the majority of a day. Most adults can’t sit still and focus for an hour-long meeting so why do we imagine students can last all day, glued to their desks? Many teachers who use height-adjustable standing desks in their class report a more productive and enjoyable day simply because their students are less fidgety and disruptive, as movement has been built into their day naturally. Establishing the importance of movement early on means you can build long-lasting healthy habits in students that support an active lifestyle. Increased Focus Standing has proven to be an effective way to improve memory and focus, and research shows that classroom standing desks can also enhance cognitive skills and improve test scores. Students feel more alert when they’re able to stand when they need to and this translates to improved focus in class. Ultimately, standing desks can create an environment where all students can think more clearly and focus on the task at hand. Standing desks can provide a sense of community and flexibility in classrooms. In the 21st century, classrooms, schools, students, and teachers come in all different shapes, sizes, and mindsets. The “one size fits all” desk model has been shown to be less effective for student success

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