Nearly all 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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There has been a great deal of research that supports the benefits of flexible seating options in the classroom. This alternative seating option helps to keep students' minds engaged.
The constant ball movement increases blood flow to the brain and releases good chemicals what help wake the brain. Both of these things help optimize attention and concentration. Active seating also improves performance by providing a much-needed outlet for excess energy. This controlled movement also helps to alleviate anxiety, stress, and boredom. Finally, using a weighted ball as a flexible seating option helps to build core strength and a healthy posture.
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There has been a great deal of research that supports the benefits of flexible seating options in the classroom. This alternative seating option helps to keep students' minds engaged.
The constant ball movement increases blood flow to the brain and releases good chemicals what help wake the brain. Both of these things help optimize attention and concentration. Active seating also improves performance by providing a much-needed outlet for excess energy. This controlled movement also helps to alleviate anxiety, stress, and boredom. Finally, using a weighted ball as a flexible seating option helps to build core strength and a healthy posture.