My students need desks that will get them excited about doing and talking about math!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Van Dunk's classroom raised $341
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
My students are hard working and optimistic about the future. Our school strives to promote and cultivate a college-ready mindset in every student because only a quarter of of my students report having a family member attend college.
If you ask my students what motivates them to succeed, they would talk about their family.
Despite facing many challenges, my students come to school ready to learn and be their best in order to make themselves, their family, and their community proud. Every day I am humbled that I get to be their teacher because they recognize the power of education.
My Project
Traditional desks with are old, boring, and difficult to move! Students need to see their peers and talk about math on a regular basis to help them make sense of the work we do in class. Classroom furniture is a practical way to make this dream a reality.
These desks will help revolutionize my classroom into a 21st century learning space!
These desks will allow students to work in pairs or larger groups. Group work is a fundamental aspect of my class. Working with peers makes math a lot more fun and gives students the chance to discuss, brainstorm, and collaborate in meaningful ways!
More than three‑quarters 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
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