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Ms. Garcia from Miami, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Creativity: Modernizing the DASH English Classroom

Help me give my students flexible seating ottomans and a half moon table with stools to replace the outdated traditional desks and give my deserving art magnet students a dynamic and innovative space to help foster creativity!

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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

This Donor's Choose project aims to transform a traditional 10th-grade English classroom at Miami's Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) into a dynamic and innovative learning space. Currently, the classroom, housed in the school's original building, is furnished with outdated and uncomfortable furniture that hinders collaboration and limits opportunities for innovative teaching. The students, gifted and talented learners in an art magnet program, deserve a learning environment that reflects their potential.

This project proposes to replace the existing outdated traditional desks and seating with flexible, modern options that will directly address the limitations of the current classroom setup by providing flexible seating options, a dedicated collaborative workspace for small group instruction, and modern individual desks.

These improvements will lead to increased student engagement, enhanced collaboration, improved focus and creativity, and a deeper understanding of literature.

Ultimately, this transformation will cultivate essential 21st-century skills, such as communication, critical thinking, and creativity, preparing students for success in college and beyond. The requested funding will cover the cost of the new furniture, creating a more welcoming and inspiring space that empowers these exceptional students to reach their full potential.

Ms. Garcia Design & Architecture Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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 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

Never Before Funded 125 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Golden Oak 36" x 72" Half Moon Table with 15" - 24" Adjustable Legs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $325.76 1 $325.76
FDP SoftScape 18" Square Ottoman, Collaborative Flexible Seating for Kids, Teens, Adults, Furniture for Classrooms, Offices and In-Home Learning, Junior 12" H, (4-Piece Set) - Contemporary • Amazon Business $289.99 1 $289.99
FEZIBO 63" L Shaped Standing Desk Height Adjustable, Electric Stand up Corner Desk, Sit Stand Home Office Desk with Splice Board, Black Frame/Black Walnut Top • Amazon Business $269.99 1 $269.99
HomSof Home Office Desk Chair Modern Velvet Office Computer Chair Height Adjustable Mid-Back Task Chair • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00
Pearington 16 Gauge Steel Classroom Stools for Kids; Multipurpose Stool Chairs; Flexible Seating; Stacking Stools- Set of 5, Black and Silver • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
ZESEN 12 Outlet Heavy Duty Workshop Metal Long Power Strip Surge Protector with 15ft Cord, Garage Workbench Multi Wide Industrial Outlet Power Strip, ETL Certified, Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Turquoize 4 Pack Magnetic Curtain Rod Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors Multi-Use Adjustable Cafe Sidelight Magnetic Rods Extends from 09 inch to 16 inch Magnetic Cafe Curtain Rod, Black, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
KEEPJOY Classroom Pocket Chart Organizer,Cell Phones Calculator Holder for Classroom Storage, Hanging Wall Door Calculator Phone Caddy for Classroom. (30 Pockets-Black) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$1,111.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,158.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$204.42

Total project goal

$1,362.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,362.79

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 $1,362.79

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