Ergotron Activates the Classroom with Cost-Effective LearnFit® SE Sit-Stand Desk

"Active learning environments are becoming more popular among administrators, teachers, parents and students, but we understand this premium furniture can be an intimidating investment for budget-minded school districts," explained Betsey Banker, education market manager at Ergotron. "At Ergotron, we want to do whatever we can to ensure all students have the opportunity to experience the mental and physical benefits of low-level physical activity in the classroom, so we created a desk that provides the same benefits but at a lower price point than our flagship LearnFit desk. We believe this product will open the doors for more schools to create active learning spaces."

Research has indicated that today's sedentary lifestyles are impacting the health and academic performance of students. The LearnFit SE desk provides benefits to students and teachers, at an entry-level price. The lightweight design makes it easy for students to move into different configurations to match the day's lesson plan, and the open base offers space for fidgeting feet. Each desk is quality tested to withstand the daily activities that support personalized and active learning. Additional product benefits include:

• Easy integration with current classroom chairs or stools for cost savings when switching to sit-stand
• 16 inches (40.6 cm) of lift adjustment that allow students to personalize the height to their comfort level
• Tablet slot that accommodates devices with or without a case
• The ability to easily roll into individual or group configurations for dynamic lesson planning
• Student-friendly features such as a backpack hook, cup holder, tablet slot and pencil tray, all integrated into the worksurface for a no-mess experience
• PrecisionHeight™ Technology that enables students to easily adjust the desk height for proper ergonomic head positioning, helping reduce neck strain from looking down at digital devices
• Option to add a LearnFit SE Storage Bin, a flexible storage option that frees up shared workspace and reduces clutter
• A 10-year warranty

The introduction of the LearnFit SE Sit-Stand Desk underscores Ergotron's commitment to active learning. Ergotron works with national partners to help encourage today's youth to lead healthier lives—organizations such as Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, and Active Schools, a national movement to ensure that 60 minutes of physical activity – including in-class physical activity – is the norm in K-12 schools. To date, Ergotron has granted hundreds of LearnFit desks to schools through these organizations. The most recent recipients include students at Lithia Springs Elementary School in Tampa, FL; Smyth Elementary School in Chicago, IL; and Ramsey Middle School in Minneapolis, MN.  

The LearnFit SE Sit-Stand Desk will be available for sale through global distribution partners in March 2018. For educators and administrators interested in learning more about Ergotron's education products visit Education.ergotron.com or call 800-888-8458.

About Ergotron 
Ergotron, Inc. is a global design and manufacturing leader of digital display mounting, furniture, and mobility products that has been improving the human interface with digital displays for 35 years. This history of innovation and passion for differentiation is evidenced in over 192 patents and a growing portfolio of award winning brands— WorkFit®, LearnFit®, StyleView®, TeachWell®, Neo-Flex®, Anthro and OmniMount®—for computer monitors, notebooks, tablets, flat panel displays and TVs. Ergotron's products incorporate patented CF™ lift and pivot motion technology to achieve less effort and more ergonomic motion for a healthier and more interactive user experience when viewing any digital display. Whether to enhance computing wellness, improve workplace productivity or create business process efficiencies, Ergotron's products are positioning your digital world. Ergotron is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a global sales presence in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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