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Mrs. Carrie Wan from Van Nuys, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tables for Teamwork and Success

Help me give my students new tables that fit high schoolers and allow them to learn comfortably without hitting their knees or risking splinters!

  • $787 goal

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

My Project

I absolutely love my students’ resilience, creativity, and determination. As a veteran 7th and 10th grade World History teacher and an Academic Decathlon and Pentathlon coach, I have the honor of working with students who persevere through challenges and strive for excellence. This year, many are returning after Winter Break and the devastating Southern California wildfires, facing emotional and social hurdles along the way. Despite these difficulties, my students remain eager to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Unfortunately, our current classroom tables are not up to the task.

They are cracked, chipped, and scratched so badly that cleaning them has even given me splinters. These tables, designed for younger students, are also too small for high schoolers, making them uncomfortable and distracting during lessons. Imagine students hitting their knees on a bar underneath the table as they try to focus on a debate or teamwork during Academic Decathlon practice. My goal is to transform their learning environment by providing new, comfortable, and functional tables that foster focus, collaboration, and engagement.

By supporting this project, you’ll help me create a space where students can thrive academically and emotionally. Whether they’re analyzing historical events, preparing for rigorous Academic Decathlon competitions, or brainstorming solutions as a team, these tables will empower my students to succeed. My students are special because of their perseverance, passion, and ability to dream big even in the face of challenges. With your help, we can provide them with the tools they need to reach their full potential and feel valued in their learning environment. Thank you for investing in their success and their dreams!

Mrs. Carrie Wan Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 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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More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Need Computer Desk, 47 inch Home Office Desk, Modern Simple Style Home Office Gaming Desk, Basic Writing Table for Study Student, Black Metal Frame, Black • Amazon Business $115.43 5 $577.15

Materials cost

$577.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$668.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.99

Total project goal

$786.61

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