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Ms. Anderson from Greensboro, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Anderson's classroom raised $1,976

A Desk for Every Learner

Help me give my students a comfortable and supportive learning space with individual desks designed to meet their unique needs. In our classroom, these desks will promote independence, improve focus, reduce distractions, and help every student feel confident.

Ms. Anderson Alderman Elementary School

Greensboro, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are incredible children with diverse learning needs who thrive in a self-contained adaptive classroom. They work hard every day to develop academic, communication, social, and independent living skills that will help them become more confident and successful both in school and in life. Every accomplishment—whether it's writing their name independently, completing a math activity, communicating a need, or participating in a group lesson—is a victory worth celebrating.

Our classroom serves students with a wide range of disabilities, and many benefit from structured, individualized learning environments.

Having desks that are appropriately sized and designed for focused learning would make a tremendous difference in their daily success. Individual desks provide each student with a personal learning space where they can better manage sensory needs, minimize distractions, and participate in lessons with greater independence. Currently, our classroom furniture does not fully meet the needs of our learners. New desks would allow us to create flexible learning stations for small-group instruction, one-on-one intervention, independent work, and hands-on activities. A dedicated workspace also helps establish routines, encourages responsibility, and gives students a sense of ownership and belonging in their classroom.

Your generosity will do more than provide furniture—it will provide opportunity. Every desk will become a place where students build confidence, celebrate milestones, practice life skills, and discover that they are capable of achieving great things. For many of my students, success comes through consistent support, patience, and an environment designed with their unique needs in mind.

Thank you for believing in my exceptional learners and investing in a classroom where every child is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Your kindness will create lasting opportunities for students who deserve every chance to learn, grow, and shine.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 11 students impacted 1 donor

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Greensboro, NC
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
Students with Disabilities
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Anderson Alderman Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Greensboro, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 11 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Flash Furniture 36"W Stand-Alone Study Carrel with Top Shelf, Oak (MTM6221SGLSCOAK) • Quill.com $377.29 4 $1,509.16

Materials cost			$1,509.16
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$117.71
3rd party payment processing fee			$22.64
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,679.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$296.38
Total project goal			$1,975.89
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Total project goal			$1,975.89
1 Donor			-$1,975.89
Donations toward project cost			-$1,679.51
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$296.38
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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A Desk for Every Learner

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