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Mrs. Shahenian from El Mirage, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Have the Floor - a Lectern Project!

Help me give my students a proper lectern for classroom presentations, announcements, and more!

  • $390 goal

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

My Project

My 6th grade classroom is very project based with students frequently presenting their work to the class both individually and as a group.

I would love to add a proper lectern to our classroom for them to use during their presentations to not only hold their materials, but to also create a focal point that will increase engagement.

Public speaking is tough for most middle schoolers. Giving them a lectern to stand behind will help increase their confidence. It will also give the rest of the class (the audience) something to focus on at the front of the room when their classmates are presenting.

Mrs. Shahenian Dysart Middle School Grades 6-8

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El Mirage, AZ View local requests

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

165 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AdirOffice 46" Portable Lectern,?Black (661-07-BLK) • Quill.com $276.99 1 $276.99

Materials cost

$276.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.40

Total project goal

$389.34

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