The level of comfort for students directly impacts their ability to succeed academically. Students that are not comfortable tend to have behavior issues and absorb less information because their focus is not on the lessons. The incorporation of comfortable and stylish gaming chairs will impact my students by giving them a place to relax and focus more I academics then the hard plastic students traditionally sit on. Students using these types have chairs have shown to be happier and more attentive in my school than with any other addition to date.
More than a third of 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
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