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Mr. Stern from Oakland, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chairs for Elementary Music Class!

Help me give my students new chairs that fit them in music class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Stern's classroom raised $2,589

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach music at MLK elementary and we are looking for new chairs. Our current metal folding chairs are really beat up and not comfortable for sitting in. Imagine coming to work and being expected to sit in a really uncomfortable chair all day while you work--not fun!

By donating to this project, you will help create a comfortable, safe classroom where students can show up, learn music, and rock out!

My students focus much better when they have comfortable chairs to sit in. Your donation help provides them with the materials they need to focus in class and learn!

Mr. Stern West Oakland Middle 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA 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

80 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Select Royal Seating 1100 Four Leg Soft Plastic Shell Chair, 18 Inch Seat, Black Frame • School Specialty $59.96 30 $1,798.80

Materials cost

$1,798.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $179.88

Sales tax

 $164.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,200.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$388.28

Total project goal

$2,588.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,588.53

8 Donors

-$2,495.72

Donations toward project cost

-$2,200.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$295.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$92.81

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