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Ms. Strand from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Better work spaces

Help me give my students a comfortable work space without squeaky tables and less clutter.

  • 7 donors
  • $728 goal

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My Project

I have old squeaky tables in my room, which makes it difficult during independent work time for students to focus. The students sitting at those tables usually request to sit on the floor or somewhere else so as to not disturb the class during quiet work time. My goal is to make my room as welcoming as possible for my students. I am trying to get my room organized with more storage. At the beginning of the year, teachers scrounge around for any storage items that previous teachers have left. My room is a mismatch of colors and cabinets that I am making due with. I would like to get rid of one of my storage cabinets which is falling apart and the bookcase would be a great replacement. The cabinet is larger and takes up more room than I would like. I have a smaller room and need as much room as I can for my students, so that they can feel comfortable in it.

Ms. Strand Sabin Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Colorado Springs, CO View local requests

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

80 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Berries Jonti-Craft 6438JCA180 Trapezoid Activity Tables, A-Height (24"-31" Adjustable Height), 24" x 48", Gray/Black/Black • Amazon Business $192.95 2 $385.90
Children’s Factory Value Line Kids Bookshelf Organizer, 3-Shelf Classroom Bookshelf for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $193.88 1 $193.88

Materials cost

$579.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$618.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.14

Total project goal

$727.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $727.62

6 Donors

-$603.36

Donations toward project cost

-$522.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.50

match offer

-$112.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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 $0.00

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