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Ms. Backman from San Jose, CA is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Standing Up Makes Me Think Better!

My students need a standing desk to help them focus while working.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Backman's classroom raised $440

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

"Standing up makes me think better!" I hear this comment quite often from one of my students! At times we all have trouble focusing. As adults we have learned ways to help us focus. Some of us wiggle our fingers, bounce our leg, or twist our hair. 1st graders have trouble channeling their energy.

I teach 21 first grade students in San Jose, California.

My students attend a wonderful Title I school. Our school really tries to help each student to do their very best and learn everything possible. We are excited to try alternative seating for students that have trouble focusing.

My Project

I am requesting one standing desk to help a student in my class who is very active and has trouble focusing. She currently stands a lot of the time. She stands and hunches over her desk. This standing desk will allow her to stand up straight and tall while she works. This will improve her ability to focus while working and help her to have better posture.

Your help in funding this project will really help my student.

She will be able to stand while working, which she prefers. When she stands she is able to focus and use up some of her extra energy. This increased focus will help her to make strides in her learning and help her to learn.

Ms. Backman Jeanne Meadows Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

21 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AlphaBetter Desk With Book Box • Nasco $284.71 1 $284.71

Materials cost

$284.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.47

Sales tax

 $26.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$373.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.91

Total project goal

$439.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $439.41

2 Donors

-$194.25

Donations toward project cost

-$186.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$219.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.46

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 $0.00

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