Desk And Chair For Classroom

Like many school districts, the Universidad de San Carlos was in the spring break when the state decided to close its school buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March last year. This means that it has been almost a year since the area on the San Carlos Apache Reservation began to teach remotely. However, Donna Manuelito, Assistant Director of Academic Excellence, said that this is not an easy task because some students are unable to access the Internet. The teachers worked very hard, and when Manurito sat in the virtual classroom, the challenge was obvious.

She said: "Sometimes I notice that the teacher is breaking up, otherwise they will lose the teacher, and then the teacher has to re-enter the Zoom room." 

As Arizona continues to experience high rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, school districts such as San Carlos hope that the vaccine will help them resume face-to-face learning as soon as possible. For areas where face-to-face training has begun, such as Globe Globe in Gila County, it is hoped that the vaccine will provide another layer of protection for employees.  

"There is no guarantee in this life. COVID-19 has brought a lot of uncertainty, but we have many ways of thinking. Some of us who believe in this, I believe it can protect and be willing, and can slow down the spread", Globe Director Jerry Jennex said.

According to surveys conducted in some areas, many educators in Arizona appear to be willing to receive the vaccine. The San Carlos District provides professional development training on the types of vaccines and how they can reassure staff.

"It's part of them (professional development), and then finally conducted a survey and said that 60% of people plan to take it," Manullito said. 

Similar surveys by the Apache Junction Unified School District in Pinal County and Mesa Public Schools east of Phoenix show that 83% of Apache Junction employees and 76% of Mesa district employees have received or are receiving vaccines. Jennex said that 60% of its nearly 200 employees worldwide have received the first dose of vaccine. 

How often educators in Arizona get a vaccine depends on where they live. Some counties and San Carlos Apache Healthcare 

 Beginning in late December, as well as adults over 75 and protective service occupations (such as law enforcement) as part of Phase 1B.

Renevie Magboo, the dean of students and CTE director of the San Carlos District, said that she was hesitant to buy the vaccine at first, but eventually bought it for her son who is in good health. 

She said: "We are very fortunate that the San Carlos Apache Tribe, including educators, can get the vaccine immediately after the front liner." 

Estelle McIntosh, the sixth grade teacher of San Carlos at the San Carlos Apache residence, decided to buy the vaccine because she believed it would protect her family and the elderly in the community.  

Mackintosh said: "We have lost many elderly people in the community, so this may be one of the biggest reasons for my vaccinations." 

But in northwestern Arizona, 

, Also in stage 1B, it chooses to vaccinate the elderly and individuals in protective occupations, and then transfer it to educators. 

"Educators are obviously very important to Mojave County. However, we know that people over the age of 75 (of which we have a large population in Mojave County) are most likely to have a very, very serious response to COVID-19," the County spokesperson Roger Galloway (Roger Galloway) said. . 

Kingman educator Susan Collins (Susan Collins) is currently having face-to-face communication with students. She said that she understands the reasonableness of the county, but is still worried about the risks she faces at work because she has not yet been vaccinated. She also worried that she might expose her mother (over 75 years old, weakened immune system and relying on Collins' support) to the virus.  

She said: "I don't think I have taken into consideration the health and well-being of my family." "Again, the policymakers only want us to do things that are convenient for them, not necessarily the things that are most beneficial to teachers or students. ." 

However, even educators in counties and counties prioritize them. Anderson said that's the situation in Pinal County.  

"The appointment lasts until February 25th, unless you want to go midway in the evening, and most appointments can be held at the State Farm football stadium and the East Valley in Apache Junction. It takes an hour to get there, so this part of the work It becomes very difficult," she said. 

Some school districts, such as Mesa Public Schools, are addressing this problem by holding their own vaccination events in different school locations to facilitate the use of their 9,000 employees. 

Andi Fourlis, the head of Mesa, said: "Our primary goal is to provide it to those who want it as soon as possible, and to reduce the barriers to providing vaccines to them, and the location is very limited." 

However, even if all educators who wish to be vaccinated can be vaccinated, this does not mean the end of mitigation work, such as wearing masks and physical grooming at school. Regarding the San Carlos Unified, Manuelito said that this does not even mean that the 1,500 students in the area will immediately return to the classroom. But the school district will begin to allow educators to teach remotely from classrooms so that they can use a safe and reliable Internet connection.

Manuelito, who has received two CoVID vaccinations, hopes to keep his temporary office in his bedroom.

"Every morning, I have to bring the rolling table, I have to bring it into the bedroom, the chair, and the laptop. I can't wait to get back to normal and get everything ready for me," she said. 

At the same time, the Apache Junction School District is currently conducting remote teaching for all students and hopes to return to the classroom on March 22. The school district hopes this will give employees enough time to receive the first and second doses of vaccines. At that time, Anderson said that the school district is seeking to restore prom and graduation ceremonies for the elderly.

“We will do our best to give them a little bit of light at the end of this school year, but my real hope is that we enter the 2021-22 school year and the pandemic is in the rearview mirror,” she said. 

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Why are the desks sold out? Why can't I find the chair? As more and more children return to school virtually, office furniture has become another shortage of COVID-19.

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As many parents have discovered, there is a shortage of desks and chairs in certain areas of the United States. In fact, more students start the school year. Depending on prices, regions and projects, certain office furniture is in short supply or out of stock.

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The shortage of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and masks has exacerbated this situation.

Sarah Hofstetter, president of the analytics company Profitero, said: “This year’s supply and demand are very contradictory, and back to school is no exception.” “The biggest difference is that finding crayons and whiteboards is better than learning for the family. Or blended learning can easily find the less obvious but the most necessary items, such as a student’s desk."

From July 11th to August 15th, Profitero found that the search ranking of "desk" on Amazon rose by 600%, ranking second, second only to masks. According to Profitero's data, the term "children's desk" increased by 3783%, and the term "computer desk" increased by 257%.

USA TODAY searched for children’s desks on Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart, Wayfair, Staples, Office Depot, Ikea and many other websites today. Many products were out of stock on Friday or are not expected to be shipped for weeks to months. There are desks available, but many may be larger and more expensive than basic desks or what the kids need.

Ikea said in a statement to USA Today that it is experiencing some supply delays due to the impact of the pandemic.

IKEA said in the statement: "During this period, we encourage customers to visit or download the IKEA app online to determine the product availability in their local store before they visit." "Due to system updates and high demand, it may not be possible to purchase. Goods that are under-stocked."

Shari Loveless of Lancaster, Pennsylvania built a temporary installation for her daughter Aubriana, who is actually in kindergarten.

Loveless said that she searched for tables at Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target and Wayfair, but found that only a few expensive tables could be delivered in October. Instead, she turned a TV cabinet that a friend was selling into a table.

"She likes it. The chair can be placed underneath when not in use." But many people say that the TV cabinet is now sold out. "

After Shari Loveless couldn't find the desk, she used a TV stand to prepare a desk for her daughter.

Founder Kumiko Love said that borrowing furniture from family or friends is a good choice

And financial advisors. She also recommends reselling sites online, such as OfferUp, eBay and Facebook Marketplace.

Love said: "If you have extra time and are willing to put a little grease on your elbows, please consider building your own desk."

Nick Huzar, CEO and co-founder of OfferUp, said that desk was the second most searched term on the online market in July.

Huzar told USA Today: "Currently, as parents prepare students for virtual learning, the demand for desks has surged, and many Americans continue to work from home." "We found that searches for children's desks have increased by three digits. , While searches for school and office supplies increased by three digits."

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James Ortega started the Zoom course from his bed in Gaithersburg and started his seventh grade school year. He said that unless there are not many options, it will be comfortable until it becomes comfortable. He has no table.

He completes his favorite algebra course by balancing the homework of the notebook on the pillow.

But a few days ago, twelve-year-old James and seven-year-old brother Steven were given free desks and chairs so that they could have their own workspace while studying at home.

James of Ridgewood Middle School in Gaithersburg said: "I will have more room to organize my work." "Because then you can write."

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The pandemic forced schools to move online, and students were asked to find ways to study at home-usually on the kitchen table, sofa, bed or even on the floor of the living room. Online learning is challenging for all children, and the lack of dedicated work space makes it more difficult to concentrate and organize.

This is why Jessica and Al Berrellez, who live in Gaithersburg and have three children, have been providing desks and chairs to students in Montgomery County for the past few weekends. the reason. Al Berrellez, who is engaged in sales and consulting in the building materials industry, does some desks in his spare time, and the rest is done or donated by friends and other volunteers.

"Every child should have his own small workstation," Al Berrellez said. "To me, it seems simple, but it will have a major impact on the lives of these children."

Jessica Berrellez said that distance learning only “exacerbates many of the inequalities that students face in the classroom”. They started their project

This will provide a level playing field for students who do not have desks or other office furniture at home. So far, they have organized the delivery of 39 desks with the help of other parent volunteers.

Currently, "Dad's Desk" serves students in three schools near Gaithersburg's home, but the idea of ​​the project is spreading rapidly.

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They are all desks for elementary school students.

The original idea for this project came from Jessica Berrellez, who was scrolling through Facebook throughout the summer and saw friends and neighbors posting the workspace they created at the beginning of the school year. Berrellezes did the same thing with two school-age children, 12-year-old Bella and 6-year-old Gabrielle, who had tables in their rooms.

But because she participated in the parent-teacher association of her child’s school, Jessica Berelez said that she knew there were many other students who did not have enough space or resources to make similar arrangements at home.

She first tried to find a free desk on Facebook Marketplace, but she had no luck. Therefore, she turned to her husband, who is already doing home kitchen renovation. After watching some tutorials on YouTube, he made a prototype desk with glue, screws, simple wood and plywood. Its material cost is about $40, and the manufacturing time is about one hour.

They published the final product on Facebook a month ago, created a page, and launched a fundraising campaign to offset material costs. A few days later, they raised nearly $3,000 and closed the fundraising event because they thought they had enough money to buy construction materials. Now they are trying to collect donated chairs to use with every table they and other volunteers make and deliver to students.

Welcome to the original Desks by Dads page! Desks by Dads is a personal weekend project initiated by Jess & Al Berrellez.

Now, more than 100 students are waiting for their desks. Most requests come from parents, but guidance counselors and teachers also require desks for students. Jessica Berrellez said some teachers even ask for their own desks. Berrellezes said that when the project started to make progress, it was a bit overwhelmed to keep up, but they said it felt good to be able to help.

Jessica Berrellez said: "We are not a non-profit organization." "We are just two fixed people because we care about our children's friends and classmates."

Since their initiative spread widely, friends and neighbors have been voluntarily building, donating or delivering furniture. According to Berrellezes, a family from Landover built two more tables after reading the story about "Dad's Table" on Univision. The couple said they plan to host a community building this weekend, and they hope to make up to 40 desks.

"We really don't have a lot of time. For us, this is just a weekend passion project," said Jessica Berrellez, who worked for the Food and Drug Administration for a week. "But, you know, it's manageable because many people have just stepped up to help."

Other people working on similar projects include Colby Samide,

In Purcellville, Virginia, Colby said he started his own project.

After hearing "Dad's desk" for the first time. With some help, Colby has built 100 desks, and his recent carpentry work in the community

Stacey Ellis, the mother of two children living in Charlotte, learned about Berrellezes’ relationship with "Father’s Table" through a local news report shared on Facebook by her friends Cooperation. Less than two weeks after watching the video, her family mobilized and created their own version of the project called

Assign work areas to students near Charlotte.

Ellis said: "In this environment, you have to bring your inspiration where you can get it."

Two days after launching his own Facebook page for the family project, Ellis said they received requests for about 50 desks from four nearby elementary and middle schools. And the family has raised more than $500 in building materials.

Ellis said: "It's amazing how fast this all comes in, and it overwhelms everything in a wonderful way."

Berrellezes said the need for desks showed them that you didn't know the needs of others in the community until you went out to ask. Jessica Berrellez stated that she hopes the idea will continue to be popular, adding how meaningful it is to get energy from other projects.

She said: "One person helping another person in a small way will not bring about change, but when you have many people doing small things together, there may be power."

James no longer takes classes from bed, and his Zoom stated that he is looking forward to showing his classmates his improved workspace when logging in to the class. The homework was first given to him, but once the algebra was completed, James said he was happy to use the new table for other purposes, such as playing "Fortnite" with his friends.

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