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Mr. Bowling from Tacoma, WA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flexible Seating Options for Active Learners

My students need flexible seating options like stand-up desks and Active Learning Stools in order to focus on learning.

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My Students

I am blessed to teach and work at A.L. High School, a 103 year-old, urban, comprehensive high school in Tacoma, WA. It's a high need school, populated by 1500 energetic, curious, passionate and amazing students from the South End and Eastside of Tacoma.

As a staff, we have created a schoolwide culture focused on post-secondary and life success.

We actively teach our students to transcend the stereotypes that society has about them based on their race, income level and documentation status. We're a school on the rise: our graduation rate has gone from the mid 50s to the 80s over the last decade; over 40% of our students are enrolled in Advanced Placement classes. Last year 100% of the seniors in my advisory applied to and were accepted into military service, a vocational school, community college or four-year university.

My Project

Students are able to learn best when their basic life needs are met and when they are in comfortable surroundings.

I am requesting stand up desks and Active Learning Stools to help provide flexible seating options for my students, who last year varied in size from 4'7" to 6'8".

Many of my students work in the evening and come to school exhausted. Others are athletes and need to stand up, move and wiggle. Some just like to move. Other students, especially those who are in the drumline or musically inclined love to bounce and sway.

Last year, I jerry-rigged a standing desk for a young lady. It was a hit and several students in other classes wanted to use it. I want to provide my students with a comfortable learning environment which promotes focus and improves engagement.

Mr. Bowling Lincoln High School Grades 9-12

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Tacoma, WA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Titan Fitness Standing Desk Pro Adjustable Height Ergonomic Sit to Stand Up • Amazon Business $49.99 4 $199.96
Learniture LNT-3046-20RD Active Learning Stool (20" Stool Height), 19-27" Height, 12 5/8" Width, 12 5/8" Length, Red • Amazon Business $57.04 3 $171.12

Materials cost

$371.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$439.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.49

Total project goal

$516.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $516.61

5 Donors

-$516.61

Donations toward project cost

-$439.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.49

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