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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Having standing desks would enhance my sixth-grade students' ability to pay attention. Research has shown that giving students opportunities to learn in various standing and sitting positions helps them concentrate on the lesson which, in turn, helps them retain information thus performing better on homework and tests.
Rowdy sixth graders need time to stand up and stretch their legs. Especially now with COVID-19, our students are limited to times they can move around and stand up. If I had stand-up desks this would give my students the opportunity to stretch safely while still learning.
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Having standing desks would enhance my sixth-grade students' ability to pay attention. Research has shown that giving students opportunities to learn in various standing and sitting positions helps them concentrate on the lesson which, in turn, helps them retain information thus performing better on homework and tests.
Rowdy sixth graders need time to stand up and stretch their legs. Especially now with COVID-19, our students are limited to times they can move around and stand up. If I had stand-up desks this would give my students the opportunity to stretch safely while still learning.