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Ms. Vargas from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seating for Small Group Success!

Help me give my students a comfortable learning space.

  • 7 donors
  • $265 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

Our English classroom thrives on small group instruction, a vital method for providing focused support and fostering collaborative learning. However, our current seating situation is severely limiting our ability to maximize this valuable resource. We rely on two wobbly, unstable stools, creating a distracting environment for students. When students struggle to refine their essay writing or need individualized check-ins, this table provides the ideal setting for focused, collaborative learning. For instance, when four students need guidance in finding evidence for their essays, they gather around the kidney table, allowing me to provide immediate feedback and targeted instruction.

Unfortunately, the lack of adequate seating prevents us from fully utilizing this crucial resource.

We are requesting four durable, metal stools to expand our small group capacity and create a stable, supportive learning environment. These stools will ensure that all students can comfortably participate in focused discussions, receive tailored instruction, and develop essential English skills. By providing adequate seating, we can create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Ms. Vargas El Sereno Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

145 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Metal Dining Table Height Stool - Backless Purple Kai Commercial Grade Stool - 18 Inch Stackable Dining Chair - Set of 4 • Amazon Business $175.92 1 $175.92

Materials cost

$175.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.65

Total project goal

$264.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $264.31

5 Donors

-$144.85

Donations toward project cost

-$132.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.98

Matching donations from our partners

-$107.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$91.79

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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