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Mrs. Hargrave from Buffalo, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Classroom Ready to Learn

Help me give my students tables and lap desks for the ability to choose a comfortable way to learn that suits them best!

  • $233 goal

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My Students

Many of our students were born right here in Buffalo, like their parents. But, the majority of our students are learning English as a second language, which includes many refugee families. Our students come from various countries; such as Burma, Thailand, The Congo, Afghanistan, and Somalia just to name a few. Their families often come to the United States with nothing, and have a difficult time preparing for the school year because of language barriers, and lack of resources. Our students have such diverse backgrounds and home life, and come together to share the same school environment every day.

They are an energetic group who learn best by doing, experiencing, and being involved!

Our students have such diverse backgrounds and home life, and come together to share the same school environment every day. We do our best to provide everything they need, because every child deserves the chance to succeed.

My Project

Recently, more and more classrooms are turning to a flexible seating model. Switching from traditional desks and chairs to more comfortable shared learning spaces. Research is now showing that students who experience flexible seating options in the classroom, show more improvement in their learning.

Flexible seating creates a comfortable, community atmosphere, where students can gain choice and ownership in their learning and get rid of anxieties they have about school.

When the students' only focus becomes what is being taught, (and not how uncomfortable they are, or where they are in the room), they can comprehend more deeply and retain a greater amount of information. Second graders need to move. They have so much energy and an environment that fosters that, will allow students to become more alert and focused during the lessons.

Mrs. Hargrave PS 94 W Hertel Academy Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Buffalo, NY 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DOEWORKS Side Table, Adjustable Laptop Stand Portable Cart Tray Side Table, Black Studying Desk • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Black • Amazon Business $25.00 3 $75.00

Materials cost

$164.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.84

Total project goal

$232.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $232.29

1 Donor

-$197.45

Donations toward project cost

-$197.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.84

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 $0.00

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