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Ms. Shipman from Dallas, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Hub of Innovation: Help Us Furnish Our Studio

Help me give my students a welcoming podcasting space by donating a chair to complete our studio, fostering creativity and collaboration.

  • $888 goal

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

This project expired on October 10, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am deeply committed to nurturing my students’ creative potential, especially as our class sizes grow. We have expanded our podcasting studio, a valuable resource that has remained unused for three years. To fully unlock its potential as a hub of creativity, collaboration, and innovation, we need essential furniture (four chairs) to complete the transformation. These chairs will create a welcoming and professional podcasting environment, allowing our students to feel confident and relaxed, leading to more engaging and high-quality podcasts.

These chairs will transform our podcasting studio into a creative powerhouse.

As part of a podcast and social media team, our students will create podcasts and engaging social media content. The chairs will enable us to set up multiple recording stations, maximizing class time for podcasts, skill development, and growth opportunities. For example, budding journalists can conduct interviews with guests in a comfortable setting, while aspiring storytellers can collaborate on narrative projects. This setup will foster an atmosphere of creativity and collaboration, making the most of every minute spent in the studio.

Our diverse and talented students are eager to share their unique perspectives, experiences, and knowledge through podcasting and social media. They are unique because they bring a wide range of voices and creativity. This project will empower them to create exceptional content that inspires, educates, and entertains. Your generous donation will help transform our underutilized space into a dynamic environment where students can thrive.

Ms. Shipman Marvin E Robinson Sch of Business & Management Grades 9-12

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rosevera Keene 30”Accent Chair Fabric Upholstered Comfy Arm Chair Tufted Comfy for Reading in Bedroom,Living Room, Small Sofa Chair,Armchair for Small Space,Wood Legs,Linen Beige • Amazon Business $142.81 5 $714.05

Materials cost

$714.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$754.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.19

Total project goal

$887.95

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