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Ms. Tom from Norwalk, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ergonomics: Standing Tall for Instruction

Help me give my students the flexibility of ergonomic one on one instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tom's classroom raised $392

This project is fully funded

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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

As the school year progressed, I observed that many of my students would hunch over for work and especially when they would come see me for feedback or I would go over to them and provide feedback. The hunched over position is not ideal for posture but also for self confidence! With their shyness comes a lack of growth in their English speaking abilities- if we can increase their confidence I am sure their English acquisition and usage will improve.

With a standing mobile desk, students will be forced to stand upright and with confidence as I move around the room to meet with them.

Since many of my students are new to this country, they are very shy and anxious and naturally bring a more cowardly position. I want to inadvertently teach them that standing tall creates a more confident individual. Once students feel more confident, I believe their English acquisition and speaking will greatly improve.

Ms. Tom Brien McMahon High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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More than half 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

110 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pneumatic Adjustable Height Laptop Desk, Sit and Stand Mobile, Ergonomic Design, Excellent Computer Workstation for Classrooms, Offices, and Home! 25.5''x18'' CARTMAY(White) • Amazon Business $197.99 1 $197.99
Mid-Back Mesh Drafting Chair - Tall Office Chair with Armrest Standing Desk Chair Counter Height with Adjustable Foot Ring (Black) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99

Materials cost

$297.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.67

Total project goal

$391.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $391.12

5 Donors

-$195.55

Donations toward project cost

-$166.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.33

match offer

-$195.57

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.34

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 $0.00

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