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Ms. Duggal from Durham, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Duggal's classroom raised $1,113

Promoting Flexible Reading

Help me give my students flexible seating options and upgrade our reading area, giving students inviting spaces to learn, collaborate, and develop a lifelong love of reading.

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Ms. Duggal E.K. Powe Elementary School
Durham, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

Every child deserves a classroom where they feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. My goal is to create a flexible learning environment that gives students the freedom to choose seating that helps them stay focused, engaged, and ready to do their best each day. Flexible seating options will allow students to work in ways that meet their individual learning needs, whether they need to move, collaborate, or find a quiet place to concentrate.

I also hope to transform our classroom reading area into a warm, inviting space where students are inspired to develop a lifelong love of reading.

By upgrading this area with comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere, students will have a place where they can relax with a good book, build their literacy skills, and enjoy independent reading.

Your generosity will directly impact my students by creating a classroom that encourages choice, comfort, and a love of learning. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to providing an environment where every child can thrive. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom they are excited to be a part of each day!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Duggal E.K. Powe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

More than half 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

18 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 18" - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.99 4 $479.96
Calming Colors® Premium Beanbag Seat - Sage Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 2 $218.00
Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Tinideya 24 Pcs Round Floor Cushions Floor Pillows Meditation Seat Pillows Flexible Seating for Adults Kids, Chair Cushions for Classroom, Nursery, Living Room, Yoga(Medium 15.7 Inch,Colorful) • Amazon Business $59.49 1 $59.49

Materials cost

$837.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $65.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$945.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.82

Total project goal

$1,112.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,112.14

2 Donors

-$1,112.14

Donations toward project cost

-$945.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.82

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