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Ms. Fontana from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevate Learning: Standing Desks for Dynamic Minds

Help me give my students the dynamic learning space they deserve, with standing desks that honor their need for movement, boost their health, deepen their focus, and prepare them for a future in our digital world.

  • $596 goal

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

This project expired on November 5, 2025.

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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

My students are bright, energetic, and eager to learn, but as any educator of squirrely 7th and 8th graders knows, they are constantly needing to move around! Our classroom aims to be a hub of active learning where every student feels comfortable and supported. Traditional seating often restricts natural movement and leads to disengagement, especially for those who benefit from changing positions. The introduction of standing desks in a designated area offers a great middle ground, allowing them to channel their natural energy productively while maintaining focus.

The introduction of standing desks will genuinely transform our classroom, providing tangible help and benefits that directly address their unique learning styles and prepare them for the future.

These desks revolutionize our approach. They promote Small Group Collaboration (Individualized Instruction), allowing seamless transitions for one-on-one sessions, facilitating focused, differentiated learning across all levels. This year, our "track system" (Pimento, Jalapeno, Habanero, Carolina Reaper, Pepper X) will thrive here, as these essential desks create perfect differentiated learning stations for students to push beyond the standard curriculum. They also form a vital Socio-Emotional Corner, reducing restlessness by offering space to regulate and focus. Standing desks enhance Focus and Engagement through better circulation and less sedentary time, boosting academic performance. Crucially, they offer Health and Well-being benefits: combating sedentary lifestyles, improving posture, and aiding healthier weight management. Finally, doubling as Charging Areas, these desks embrace the digital age, ensuring technology readiness and moving our classroom firmly into the modern era. This flexible furniture empowers students to own their learning, fostering autonomy and well-being crucial for their growth.

Ms. Fontana John Burroughs Middle School Grades 6-8

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlexiSpot EG9 48"W Electric Adjustable Glass Top Standing Desk, White (EG9W-E) • Quill.com $429.99 1 $429.99

Materials cost

$429.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.26

Total project goal

$595.04

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