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

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Hitch Up a Stool and Sit a While

Help me give my students Hokki stools and counter-height bar stools for our counter-height tables in the library.

  • $1,200 goal

This project expired on January 24, 2025.

This project expired on January 24, 2025.

My Project

Comfortable seating for young adults often has many results, including promoting active learning by accommodating different learning styles. Taller tables and chairs encourage student collaboration, while comfortable seating enhances focus and productivity during study sessions. Ergonomic designs improve posture and physical well-being, positively impacting academic performance. Movement-friendly seating boosts cognitive function and engagement, fostering a modern, adaptable learning environment. Hokki stools, known for their durability, promote mental health by reducing stress and anxiety. The counter-height bar stools will be used at our counter-height tables in the library. The financial support of these diverse seating arrangements in the Learning Commons (library) would reflect community involvement in supporting educational advancement.

Ms. Jordan North Gaston High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

Never Before Funded 999 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VS America Inc Hokki Stool Flexible Ergonomic Seating - 20" Black • Kaplan Early Learning Company $149.36 5 $746.80
Sweetcrispy Counter Height Bar Stools Set of 4, Modern Counter Stool Faux Leather Barstools with Back, 26 inch Seat Height Island Stools Countertop Comfortable Black Bar Chairs with Metal Legs • Amazon Business $158.30 1 $158.30

Materials cost

$905.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $70.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,019.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.87

Total project goal

$1,199.15

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