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Ms. Phifer from Jackson, TN is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfortably Learning in New Student Desks

My students need 25 student desks. Students are currently sitting in very uncomfortable desk and chairs that are too short to put their legs underneath.

  • $959 goal

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My Students

My students are high school students sitting in elementary size student desks .

My students are high poverty, high-crime young adults.

Many have behavior problems that is made worse by uncomfortable seating. 95% of my students receive free or reduced lunch.Space is also a major issue in my classroom. I have a very small space to lecture, then a small kitchen area, then sewing machine area.

My Project

I can just imagine all of my students sitting comfortably with their legs underneath their desks facing the front of the room actively involved in lecture. I also cannot wait for the desks and chairs to be attached so there is no more desk and chair swapping during class time.

This project is important to me as a teacher because by having this project complete is one less thing my students will have blocking them for success in the classroom.

I also have a small classroom so smaller desks will take up much less room than the old desks.

Ms. Phifer North Side High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Jackson, TN View local requests

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

200 students impacted 24donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholar Craft 620 Series Combo Desk - Fiberboard - 18.5H---Seat Color:Black Top Color:Gray Glace -*Comments* • Teacher's School Supply Inc. $115.46 6 $692.76

Materials cost

$692.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $76.20

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$814.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.71

Total project goal

$958.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $958.06

20 Donors

-$939.82

Donations toward project cost

-$835.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.24

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