My students are creative, thoughtful, problem-solvers. In my classes, I have students who are dedicated to attending college, some who have never thought about attending college, and some, due to what goes on beyond our school walls, who can hardly plan beyond this week. In other words, my students are diverse: they come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, each with a unique story to tell.
There is one thing I have found in them to be truly unifying: my students are intimately aware of issues in their communities and are dedicated to being part of the solutions.
Nestled in Federal Way, WA, the students who come through my classroom are learning to become compassionate activists: engaging in their communities for the betterment of our society.
My Project
By providing flexible seating in the classroom, this project gives students voice and choice for where they can be most productive. In other words, it treats them as adults. Just like we do when we enter into a Starbucks, flexible seating in the classroom provides students with the opportunity to learn to make positive choices for themselves.
The fact is: students care more about the quality of their work when they feel like they're being treated with respect.
This includes creating an environment around them that respects their ability to make good choices and also demands respect from them.
While just a start, this project will fund two new collaborative work nooks with comfy chairs, area rugs, and tables, two standing tables with chair options, and new lighting in the form of floor lamps.
Flash Furniture 30'' Round Wood Cocktail Table with 30'' and 42'' Columns
• Amazon Business
$65.78
2
$131.56
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair with Metal Frame, One Size, Black
• Amazon Business
$39.00
2
$78.00
Winsome Wood 24-Inch Square Leg Barstool with Natural Finish, Set of 2
• Amazon Business
$39.00
1
$39.00
Simple Designs LF1014-BLK Floor Lamp Etagere Organizer Storage Shelf with Linen Shade, Black
• Amazon Business
$38.39
1
$38.39
DHP Parsons Modern Coffee Table, Dark Espresso
• Amazon Business
$31.75
1
$31.75
Superior Modern Viking Collection Area Rug, 8mm Pile Height with Jute Backing, Chic Textured Geometric Trellis Pattern, Anti-Static, Water-Repellent Rugs - Ivory, 3' x 5' Rug
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Superior Modern Rockwood Collection Area Rug, 8mm Pile Height with Jute Backing, Textured Geometric Brick Design, Anti-Static, Water-Repellent Rugs - Slate, 4' x 6' Rug
• Amazon Business
$25.71
1
$25.71
Ikea 301.841.73 Holmo 46-Inch Floor Lamp
• Amazon Business
$23.38
1
$23.38
Ikea 101.398.79 NOT Floor Uplight Lamp, 69-Inch, Black/White
• Amazon Business
$21.45
1
$21.45
DHP Parsons Modern End Table, Multi-use and Toolless Assembly, Natural Stain
• Amazon Business
$19.22
1
$19.22
Materials cost
$438.45
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$38.36
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$513.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$90.60
Total project goal
$603.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$603.99
1 Donor
-$586.34
Donations toward project cost
-$513.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Lang and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
