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We are part of a low-performing school district, and many of my students had never passed a math test before coming into my classroom. However, over the past three years, their progress has been remarkable—now, 90–95% of them reach proficiency on their End-of-Course assessments.\r\n What makes this growth even more meaningful is their confidence. My students don’t just learn—they step up as leaders, often teaching their peers and presenting their understanding to the class.\r\nHaving access to a printer would make a tremendous difference in their learning experience. It would allow them to print the materials they need to present their work, as well as display their achievements on school bulletin boards—something that fills them with pride and motivation.\r\nAdditionally, my students participate in a Global Citizenship club where they explore cultures, art, food, architecture, and more from around the world. This project requires extensive printing for research, images, and presentations. With a printer, they could create vibrant visual displays and organized folders showcasing their discoveries, helping them grow into informed and engaged global citizens.\r\nThis printer and its supplies would significantly elevate their learning—not just for my current students, but for the hundreds of students I will teach in the years to come.\r\nThank you so much for considering supporting my students and their journey. 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With 3rd graders movement is hard to put into place with reading and writing, and being able to offer a few more comfortable options would really help all of my students. We have a class of about 20 each and we switch 3 times a day so my classroom sees 40 students a day. \r\n","proposalURL":"project/flexible-seating-for-those-busy-learner/10179007/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Kingston, MI","id":10179007,"title":"Flexible Seating, for Those Busy Learners!"},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10486641_orig.jpg?crop=1848,1848,x0,y708&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777400445368","schoolName":"Oakleaf Village Elementary School","costToComplete":310.98,"teacherId":10486641,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Sloan","numDonors":12,"numStudents":18,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a seating area during whole group and center rotations. 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I have spent years making my classroom a safe place where my students can express themselves and their learning.\r\n\r\nArt is the perfect way for my 4 and 5-year-old students to be able to demonstrate their understanding of what I’m teaching and the world around them. I am requesting an easel and painting and playdough supplies. Our community has been affected by fires as well; my own classroom burnt down 8 years ago, so they all don’t have access to art supplies at home. This art center would be used daily during my morning center rotations or during choice time activities. 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We are part of a low-performing school district, and many of my students had never passed a math test before coming into my classroom. However, over the past three years, their progress has been remarkable—now, 90–95% of them reach proficiency on their End-of-Course assessments.\r\n What makes this growth even more meaningful is their confidence. My students don’t just learn—they step up as leaders, often teaching their peers and presenting their understanding to the class.\r\nHaving access to a printer would make a tremendous difference in their learning experience. It would allow them to print the materials they need to present their work, as well as display their achievements on school bulletin boards—something that fills them with pride and motivation.\r\nAdditionally, my students participate in a Global Citizenship club where they explore cultures, art, food, architecture, and more from around the world. 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