P&P Board Commissions Corrugated Desks For Harlem Boys & Girls Club With millions of students across the country forced to study from home, the Paper & Packaging Board’s How Life Unfolds campaign has launched a joint partnership to provide students with desks for a steady, dedicated learning space. In partnership with sustainable design house GoKarton, the paper industry pilot program donat-
“I think there’s an assumption that every child has an at-home setup with their own desk and school supplies. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case,” said Mary Anne Han- san, President of the Paper and Packaging Board. “As so many are working to provide students without access the tech needed for online learning, we’re doing what we can to pair it with a dedicated workspace and writing tools necessary for a child’s education.” Research shows a designated space of one’s own gives students a sense of control and ownership of their learning; a designated workspace is an essential part of this personalized approach. With New York City schools shifting to distance learn- ing for the remainder of the school year, community lead- ers are turning their eye toward providing consistency and resources for those who traditionally have less ac- cess and buying power. “Our kids have big goals and want to keep learning, but many are finding it tough without the proper equip- ment,”said Dominique R. Jones, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. “We can’t expect children to focus and take ownership of their learning while at home with- out a designated workspace – it’s truly essential.” In addition to desks and notebooks provided by the paper industry, the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem is work- ing to provide other essentials to support members and their families in the weeks and months ahead. Visit bgcharlem.org to learn how you can help.
ed 200 lightweight, easy to assemble and recy- clable cardboard desks to families of the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem community in New York City. As students adjust to distance learning, many lack the basic resources they need to do so effec-
tively, putting pressure on both children and parents. With the situation unlikely to change immediately, the key is finding affordable, scalable ways to deliver the essentials to those in need. Corrugated desks are strong, sturdy and can be produced quickly, providing an effective and sus- tainable solution for students lacking a dedicated space where they can focus on their schoolwork.
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