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Mrs. Nehring from Barron WI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Upward Bound: Standing Desk

Help me give my students the chance to work with me at an adjustable, stand-up desk.

  • $460 goal

This project expired on May 15, 2020.

This project expired on May 15, 2020.

My Students

Our school is in a small rural town. A large percentage of our students are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, and come from homes that are economically disadvantaged. There is a population of students from Somalia, Kenya, and Mexico who are learning English as a second language.

My students come from diverse backgrounds and they have individualized educational plans, often needing additional support in academic and social settings.

We spend our days covering core academic curricula in the areas of English and mathematics while also exploring the topics of adaptive and social skills. Furthermore, we focus on the transition to life after high school, preparing for the workforce or post-secondary schooling. The high school environment creates opportunities for our students to grow and mature as they learn about themselves and others.

My Project

Giving students access to a height adjustable desk will allow them to work more comfortably with me. We also have students with physical needs and/or disabilities that will benefit from being able to use a work space that allows them to sit or stand.

In special education, we see students who greatly benefit from a flexible learning space and I would love to be able to give this option to my students.

Our school also has a 1:1 technology initiative which has given each student a laptop to use at school. Having an over-sized surface will allow students to work side by side, or with me, on their laptops safely. This table will also allow me to access the textbook and laptop at the same time while conferencing with students.

Mrs. Nehring
Grades 9-12
  • Barron High School
  • Barron, WI
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 100 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SHW 55-Inch Large Electric Height Adjustable Computer L-Shaped Desk, Oak • Amazon Business $298.97 1 $298.97
AmazonBasics Low-Back Computer Task Office Desk Chair with Swivel Casters - Green, BIFMA Certified • Amazon Business $46.32 1 $46.32

Materials cost

$345.29

Vendor shipping charges

$9.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.90

Total project goal

$459.36

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