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Ms. Mejia from Santa Monica, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating to Help Us Stay Focused All Day

Help me give my students standing desks to provide flexible seating and encourage choice, physical and mental health, along with better communication skills.

  • $1,483 goal

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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

I am writing to request your support in providing standing desks for my classroom. As an educator, I have witnessed the power of flexible seating in fostering a positive learning environment. Research has shown that flexible seating options, such as standing desks, have numerous benefits for both educators and students.

Flexible seating allows students to have a choice in their learning environment, which can lead to increased engagement and motivation.

It also promotes better physical health by reducing sedentary behavior and improving posture. Comfort is key for students to focus and with standing desks, they can find the right position that works for them.

Moreover, flexible seating promotes a sense of community and collaboration in the classroom. It allows students to work together in different seating arrangements, leading to more effective communication and fulfilling sensory needs. This creates a positive learning commitment and a shift in mindset towards a more active and engaging approach to learning.

Your donation towards providing standing desks will greatly benefit my students and enhance their learning experience. Thank you for considering this request and for your continued support in education.

Ms. Mejia Edison Language Academy Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

23 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rocelco 28"W 26"-41"H Adjustable Mobile School Standing Desk, Wood Grain (R MSD-28) • Quill.com $278.00 4 $1,112.00

Materials cost

$1,112.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $101.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,260.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.43

Total project goal

$1,482.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,482.86

1 Donor

-$1,482.86

Donations toward project cost

-$1,260.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$222.43

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