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Ms. Ray from Kansas City, MO is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Collaborative Seating and Learning

Help me give my students seating options that are comfortable in the classroom.

  • $298 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2025.

This project expired on July 5, 2025.

My Project

I have a really great group of students at the most diverse middle school in the state of Missouri. We honor our differences and work to create a comfortable learning environment that meets the needs of all students. One way I promote inclusion and collaboration in my classroom is by allowing flexible seating.

A meta-analysis of several studies about flexible seating found that students prefer choice seating in the classroom and that flexible seating options were selected more than traditional seating options; these findings also show that flexible seating promoted a more collaborative work environment in the classroom.

By donating to this project, you help students be more comfortable, collaborative, and engaged in the learning process.

Ms. Ray Northgate Middle 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.

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Kansas City, MO 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Whiterye Bar Stools Set of 2 - Burgundy Counter Height Bar Stools Velvet Fabric Upholstered Bar Stools 24 Inches Seat Height Barstools with Backs Bar Chairs for Kitchen Island (Burgundy). • Amazon Business $109.95 2 $219.90

Materials cost

$219.90

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.68

Total project goal

$297.88

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