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Mrs. Desa from Miami, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting Mental Health in Journalism

Help me give my students a supportive and comfortable learning atmosphere to feel less overwhelmed and better motivated.

  • $499 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

In my journalism class, I’m working to create a mental health-focused environment that helps students manage the pressures of deadlines, research, and writing assignments. To support this, I’m requesting a comfortable desk chair and snacks through DonorsChoose. The desk chair will provide a cozy, designated space where students can sit, relax, and take a breather between assignments, or engage in open, one-on-one conversations when they need support. Snacks will help sustain students’ energy and focus, offering them a mental and physical break during long writing sessions or stressful periods.

By integrating these simple but impactful elements, I hope to foster a more supportive and comfortable learning atmosphere where students can feel less overwhelmed and more motivated.

Mental health plays a crucial role in academic success, and your support will help create a classroom environment that encourages both emotional well-being and journalistic excellence. Together, we can provide students with the tools they need to thrive.

Mrs. Desa Miami Southridge Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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Miami, FL 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Offices To Go Task Chair, Mesh Back Tilter, 22-1/2 x 22-1/2 x 37 Inches, Black Seat, Gray Back - Comfortable - Breathable • School Specialty $199.46 1 $199.46
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96

Materials cost

$270.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $118.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.72

Total project goal

$498.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.12

1 Donor

-$498.12

Donations toward project cost

-$423.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.72

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