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Ms. Mitchell from Memphis, TN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Beginnings

Help me give my students an updated learning environment that is centered around teamwork and hands-on activities.

  • $1,526 goal

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

This project expired on October 19, 2025.

My Project

The goal of this project is to renew and upgrade my classroom for my now incoming 2nd grade students. I enjoyed teaching these scholars so much that I will be transitioning to teaching them on the incoming school year.

I would like to change the classroom furniture to not only improve the look but show them that this is a new school year, new grade level, and a new beginning of endless learning opportunities.

This upgraded look will allow the students to work in teams and student-centered activities throughout the day.

Ms. Mitchell Cherokee Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Memphis, TN 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 5 Pack HERCULES Series 661 lb. Capacity Navy Ergonomic Shell Stack Chair with Chrome Frame and 16'' Seat Height • Amazon Business $208.06 6 $1,248.36

Materials cost

$1,248.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,297.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$228.90

Total project goal

$1,525.99

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