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Mr. Phillips from Cleveland, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student Designed Classroom

Help me give my students a learning space they can take ownership and responsibility in since it's a classroom they helped design!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Phillips's classroom raised $942

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our Student Designed Classroom

Welcome to our student designed classroom, where around 56 students in 7th and 8th grade come to get their Math and Science instruction daily!

With your support, we aim to transform our space into a place where students feel a strong sense of belonging and take pride in their learning environment.

Our main goal is to introduce flexible seating options and elements in the classroom that the students expressed a need for at the end of the school year last year.

Flexible seating means having comfortable chairs and cushions that allow students to choose their preferred seating arrangements. This will make learning more enjoyable and cater to individual learning styles. Additionally, having proper materials, like pencils, whiteboards, and a handy vacuum, will help us keep our classroom organized, free from distractions, and clean. Ensuring a tidy and clutter-free environment can create a space that promotes better focus and engagement during lessons.

Our project isn't just about acquiring new furniture and materials; it's also about instilling a sense of responsibility and ownership among our students. Through open discussions and collaborative efforts, we will develop classroom guidelines for cleanliness and maintenance. By involving students in the decision-making process, they will feel a stronger connection to their learning space and take pride in keeping it clean and organized. Learning to care for our environment also teaches valuable life skills like organization and teamwork, which will benefit students beyond the classroom setting.

There are numerous benefits to improving our classroom culture and environment. When students have the freedom to choose their seating and actively participate in maintaining their space, they feel more included and valued. A clean and organized environment also contributes to students' emotional well-being, reducing stress and creating a positive atmosphere for

Mr. Phillips William Rainey Harper School Grades 6-8

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.

Cleveland, OH 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

56 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Black Smartmax, Durable Polyester Nylon Blend, 2.5 feet • Amazon Business $52.84 5 $264.20
Urban Shop Faux Fur Saucer Chair, One Size, Black • Amazon Business $30.00 4 $120.00
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 16V MAX Cordless Stick Vacuum with LED Floor Lights, Lightweight, Multi-Surface, White (BHFEA420J) • Amazon Business $99.97 1 $99.97
Pentel Twist-Erase III Mechanical Pencil (0.9mm) Blue Barrel, 12 Pack (QE519C) • Amazon Business $31.72 3 $95.16
EAI Education X-Y Coordinate Grid Dry-Erase Boards: 9" x 12" Double-Sided Set of 10 • Amazon Business $34.73 2 $69.46
UltraPro LED Rope Lights, 50ft Classic Clear Rope, Color Changing, RGB, Indoor/Outdoor, Flexible, Linkable, Durable, Rope Lights Outdoor, 54509 • Amazon Business $50.14 1 $50.14
Pentel Refill Erasers For Pentel Twist-Erase Series Pencils - Pack of 36 (E10) • Amazon Business $13.37 3 $40.11
BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve - LED Galaxy Projector, Nebula Lamp (Cloud Only, No Stars) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$759.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$800.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.25

Total project goal

$941.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $941.67

10 Donors

-$638.74

Donations toward project cost

-$566.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$275.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$233.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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