Help me give my students the best learning environment possible. This couch and bean bags will make my classroom a hub for deep discussions and critical thinking.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kelly's classroom raised $732
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Flexible seating is a great way to add incentives for students, and keep them focused on their work. During middle school, students slowly start to focus more and more on social issues and less on academic success. This high table and chairs will be a part of my "Research Zone", and help students work in a new, less traditional area. Whether it is used in small groups or individually, my students will use the new seating options to escape the traditional desk environment while they are analyzing documents, doing research, and creating/defending arguments for debates.
I have high expectations for my students, and to deliver results they deserve a proper place to work.
My 8th grade students don't get too many days off. On a regular basis they are asked to analyze very difficult texts and read pieces from people such as Thomas Jefferson, Howard Zinn, and Andrew Carnegie. Not only do they read these documents, they also analyze political cartoons, create presentations, gather evidence, and take a stance on an important issue while we debate. My Research Zone will hopefully inspire our next wave of independent thinkers.
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
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