When classrooms are filled with an overload of displays and materials, it can overwhelm students and also distract them from their learning.
Organized classroom environments decrease distractions for students and focus their attention on their current learning.
In schools where more than 35% of the students come from poverty, it is particularly important to ensure that the classroom is organized and structured to support learning. Students from poverty often live in disorganized conditions; classrooms should provide a calming, orderly learning environment for them.
