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Ms. Johnston from Pasadena, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students With a Collaborative Workstation

Help me give my students a kidney table and stools for small group instruction

  • $500 goal

This project expired on May 25, 2025.

This project expired on May 25, 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

We are seeking funds to purchase a kidney table for our inclusion high school classroom to better support our students' diverse learning needs. As teachers in an inclusion classroom, we work with a large group of students, many of whom need personalized, small group instruction to succeed. A kidney table would provide the perfect space for students to work closely with us in a comfortable, focused environment. It would allow us to provide tailored support for our 11th grade English students, helping to bridge the gap for those with various learning needs. With this table, we can offer more hands-on, interactive learning that is essential for their growth and success.

The kidney table would not only improve student engagement but also promote collaboration among our students.

In an inclusion classroom, the ability to work in small groups with peers is vital to developing skills and building confidence. The table's unique shape makes it easy for students to work together while still receiving individualized attention. With this setup, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping all our students reach their full potential. Your support would directly impact our students' educational experience.

Ms. Johnston Sam Rayburn High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pasadena, TX 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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Wren Kidney Mobile Activity Table, 48" x 72", Height Adjustable, Gray (XUA4872KIDGYTAC) • Quill.com $328.99 1 $328.99
Pearington 16 Gauge Steel Classroom Stools for Kids; Multipurpose Stool Chairs; Flexible Seating; Stacking Stools- Set of 5, Black and Silver • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99

Materials cost

$388.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.97

Total project goal

$499.78

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