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Ms. Garza from Mission, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Learning Environments Through Flexible Seating

Help me give my students a flexible seating environment to positively increased student engagement

  • $784 goal

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am seeking help to implement flexible seating arrangements in my middle school classrooms. Research consistently demonstrates that flexible seating positively impacts student engagement, collaboration, and overall academic performance. By creating dynamic learning spaces, I aim to foster a more student-centered and adaptable educational environment.

Traditional classroom setups often limit student movement and collaboration, hindering their ability to actively participate in the learning process.

Research indicates that incorporating flexible seating arrangements can address these challenges, leading to improved academic outcomes.

According to a study published in the "Journal of Learning Spaces," flexible seating positively correlates with increased student engagement. Alternative seating options provide students with choices, empowering them to select a comfortable learning space that suits their individual preferences and needs.

My students deserve a learning environment that is conducive to learning.

Ms. Garza Juan D Salinas 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.

More about Ms. Garza

Mission, TX 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

130 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Hex Lounge Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 3 $597.00

Materials cost

$597.00

Vendor shipping charges

$29.85

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$665.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.50

Total project goal

$783.31

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