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Ms. Scherff from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sitting in STEM class

Help me give my students tables to do real science inquiries!

  • $5,521 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

My Project

Imagine going to a meeting as an adult and being told you can only sit in a chair designed for a kindergartener. Our 7th and 8th graders are in that position. They are currently squishing themselves into small desks. They are uncomfortable and restless. These students deserve a chance to learn in a space that is conducive to their needs.

The tables and stools that we are requesting will allow them the leg room they crave.

The tables are adjustable to their needs. They also move easily to create different learning spaces depending on the need. Our science lessons will have the space for real inquiries. Hands on lessons will have more space. Collaborative math lessons will flow more freely.

These tables and stools are durable and will last for years to come.

Ms. Scherff Paul L Dunbar Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA 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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Standing Desk Small-Group Zone • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2,189.00 2 $4,378.00

Materials cost

$4,378.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $218.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$65.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,692.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$828.10

Total project goal

$5,520.67

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