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Mrs. Patruno from Jersey City, NJ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating for Focused Learning: Comfortable Spaces for Student Success

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn in a comfortable environment by offering flexible seating.

  • $344 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

The purpose of this project is to create a more engaging, comfortable and dynamic learning environment for my students. By providing flexible seating options, students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and foster collaboration while accommodating different learning styles. Your contribution to this project would support a classroom transformation that would ultimately help students thrive. Your donation would make a lasting impact, giving student choice of seating that works best for them, while creating a positive and comfortable space where students can feel motivated and driven to learn.

Mrs. Patruno Innovation 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.

Jersey City, NJ 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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
COLAMY Modern Accent Living Room Chairs Set of 2, Upholstered Fabric Armchair Reading Side Chair, Single Sofa with Back Pillow, Light Grey • Amazon Business $258.47 1 $258.47

Materials cost

$258.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.59

Total project goal

$343.94

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