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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Providing stand up desks in the classroom will benefit many students throughout the school day. While the classroom setting requires students to sit for a long period of time throughout the school day, it is very difficult for many students to do this. So many truly do need to stand and move around more frequently within a class period.
Having the stand up desks available for "antsy" students will enhance their opportunities to maintain attention to lessons while being able move their body. Many studies have shown that allowing students to stand while working increases productivity and success. It also lessens behavior issues in the classroom when students have an energy outlet.
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Providing stand up desks in the classroom will benefit many students throughout the school day. While the classroom setting requires students to sit for a long period of time throughout the school day, it is very difficult for many students to do this. So many truly do need to stand and move around more frequently within a class period.
Having the stand up desks available for "antsy" students will enhance their opportunities to maintain attention to lessons while being able move their body. Many studies have shown that allowing students to stand while working increases productivity and success. It also lessens behavior issues in the classroom when students have an energy outlet.