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Mrs. Owens from Memphis, TN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My S.E.a.T (Students Excelling Academically Today)

My students need of flexible seating encourages ownership of their education.

  • $397 goal

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My Students

My students reside in a low-income area with little to no stability within the households. My school is a Title I, public and urban school located in Southeast Memphis. Over the years, the enrollment has decreased 900 students to a little over 300 students.

My class motto is Even though I may learn differently, TEACH ME.

I service students with learning disabilities ranging from ADHD, SLD,ID or EmD that include severe behavior. The obstacles my students are faced with on a daily basis would make the average adult crumble, but my students adapt and keep pushing forward.

My goal is to give each of my students an environment that is inviting & relaxing but conducive to learning.

My Project

Can my seat help me learn? Each student learns differently which applies not only to how they are taught but where they are taught.

The importance of flexible seating provides the student the ability to learn while sitting in a relaxed position.

The ECR4Kids Surf Portable Lap Top Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table as well as the Portable Folding Lap Desk with Storage will enable the student to work from the carpet, to the bean bags or the cushion crates. Any area in the classroom will become a workable area with the comfort and flexibility. With the various learning disabilities of my students, the flexible seating encourages my students to find their best spot to stay calm, focused and productive.

My students can have ownership in how they learn as well as where they learn. An environment conducive to a students learning equals a happy student, happy teacher and a successful school year.

Mrs. Owens Getwell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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Memphis, TN 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

10 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Eggplant • Amazon Business $25.00 6 $150.00
Kids Folding 17" x 11" Lap Desk with Storage - Green - Durable Lightweight Portable Laptop Computer Children's Desks for Homework or Reading. No Assembly Required. • Amazon Business $19.97 6 $119.82
3-in-1 Educational Puzzles for Kids Toys Gift Set. 50 Pieces Puzzle for Boys/Girls Preschool Children, Toddler Ages, 3, 4, 5 Up-2 8-year-old. Learning, Counting, Spelling, Numbers, Community Helpers • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
The Learning Journey Match It! - Spelling - 20 Self-Correcting Spelling Puzzle for Three and Four Letter Words with Matching Images • Amazon Business $10.65 1 $10.65

Materials cost

$302.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.47

Total project goal

$396.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.47

3 Donors

-$321.47

Donations toward project cost

-$273.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.22

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $0.00

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