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Ms. Schatz from New York, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Creates Flexible Thinking

Help me give my students seating that meets their individual needs such as moveable seating and adjustable tables so that each student can be comfortable, successful learners.

  • $283 goal

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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 teach in an urban school where I focus on enabling students to achieve their full potential as productive, caring, informed human beings by providing them with a rigorous, comprehensive education suited to their unique needs and abilities. I have decided to offer flexible seating in my classroom, because who wants to sit at a desk ALL day? I am teaching a class of fifth and sixth graders in a self-contained classroom. All of my students come from an economically disadvantaged background and receive free breakfast and lunch. My students work hard and are eager and excited to learn and grow.

Flexible seating will allow my students to be excited about coming into the classroom each day.

Having a choice in where they sit gives them a sense of ownership in the classroom. They will choose the type of seating that suits them best and will be able to switch seats for different subjects. They also know that my classroom is the safest place to make mistakes and to grow from them. My students reflect on their progress, not on their grades. I believe that my job goes beyond our students' achievement.

Ms. Schatz PS 140 Nathan Straus Grades 3-5

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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More than three‑quarters 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Swivel Compact Adjustable Foam Floor Chair, Blue/White/Grey • Amazon Business $81.89 2 $163.78
Honey-Can-Do TBL-06321 Portable Laptop Lap Desk with Handle, Indigo Blue, 23 L x 16 W x 2.5 H • Amazon Business $21.83 2 $43.66

Materials cost

$207.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$240.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.45

Total project goal

$283.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $283.00

1 Donor

-$183.78

Donations toward project cost

-$176.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.00

match offer

-$75.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.20

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 $0.00

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