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.
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Many of today's students struggle with engagement at 7:30 in the morning, especially after staying up late the night before to either work or help with childcare at home. These circumstances affect many of my students, who are noticeably less productive earlier in the school day.
We were given a single prototype of an Ergotron standing desk to begin the year, and the results have been incredible. Students voluntarily use the desk when they feel tired or if they need to stay engaged. Feedback has been incredibly positive, with the most common response that students never intentionally fall asleep or doze off in class, and that this desk prevents those instances from occurring. I'm requesting three Adjustable Standing Desks.
Early successes have allowed for increased productivity and have led to valuable discussions about overcoming adversity and increasing productivity, two essential components of college and/or career readiness. In order to evaluate the impact of this project, I will track the use of the desks, and how it has led to improved performance and engagement in my classes.
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Many of today's students struggle with engagement at 7:30 in the morning, especially after staying up late the night before to either work or help with childcare at home. These circumstances affect many of my students, who are noticeably less productive earlier in the school day.
We were given a single prototype of an Ergotron standing desk to begin the year, and the results have been incredible. Students voluntarily use the desk when they feel tired or if they need to stay engaged. Feedback has been incredibly positive, with the most common response that students never intentionally fall asleep or doze off in class, and that this desk prevents those instances from occurring. I'm requesting three Adjustable Standing Desks.
Early successes have allowed for increased productivity and have led to valuable discussions about overcoming adversity and increasing productivity, two essential components of college and/or career readiness. In order to evaluate the impact of this project, I will track the use of the desks, and how it has led to improved performance and engagement in my classes.