You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Luther from Ashland, MS is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Luther is requesting

Project Collegiate Tables

Help me give my students folding tables for a more intellectually stimulating environment that cultivates a culture of academic excellence.

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $1,832 still needed

expires Jun 30

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $1,832 still needed
Give

My Project

As an English teacher working with juniors and seniors, I strive to create a classroom environment that mirrors the academic rigor and discussion-based learning students will encounter in college. To achieve this, I am requesting seminar folding tables that will foster a more collegiate atmosphere, encouraging higher-level discourse, collaboration, and critical thinking.

How Will These Items Make a Difference in Student Learning?

Seminar tables will transform my classroom into an interactive learning space where students can engage in meaningful discussions, analyze literature more effectively, and develop the communication skills necessary for post-secondary success. Traditional desks often create barriers to discussion, while seminar tables promote eye contact, active listening, and intellectual exchange. This setup will encourage students to take ownership of their learning, preparing them for the seminar-style courses they will experience in college.

Goals for This Project

Enhance Student Engagement – Students will feel more comfortable expressing their ideas and engaging in Socratic discussions by fostering a collaborative setting.

Encourage Critical Thinking – The arrangement will allow for deeper literary analysis, peer debates, and thoughtful questioning.

Prepare Students for College and Career Readiness – Many students will transition to higher education or careers requiring strong communication and teamwork. This structure will provide them with the skills they need to succeed.

My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn. They are preparing to take their next steps, whether that be higher education, the workforce, or other career paths. Many first-generation college students benefit from an environment that reflects the academic settings they will soon enter. Providing them with a space that nurtures intellectual curiosity and discussion will empower them to think critically, articulate their thoughts confidently, and develop the analytical skills that will serve them for years.

Mr. Luther Ashland High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Mr. Luther

Ashland, MS 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

40 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Luther is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Public Seating BT1800 Series Rectangle Lightweight Folding Table, 72 x 18 x 29-1/2 Inches, Gray - Durability • School Specialty $131.21 6 $787.26

Materials cost

$787.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $672.73

Sales tax

 $55.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,556.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$274.75

Total project goal

$1,831.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,831.66

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,831.66

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Luther and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MS","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":1832,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/project-collegiate-tables/9137648/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":40,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Luther","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1749521137","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Ashland","teachersOnPage":[8725818],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9137648,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":true,"authorIds":{"8725818":{"owner":"Mr. Luther","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9137648],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8725818_orig.png?crop=389,389,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716758508407","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":22043405,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8725818,"schoolCounty":"Benton","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MS","name":"Mississippi"}}