Vari® Donates 600 Standing Desks to KIPP Texas Public Schools $240,000 Product Donation Helps Students Move and Stretch for an Enriching New School Experience News provided by Share this article Share this article COPPELL, Texas, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vari is donating $240,000 worth of products from its education line to 600 students at KIPP Texas Public Schools. The standing school desks and active mats give students the freedom to move around throughout the day in an inclusive classroom. "Activity-permissive classrooms have been shown to improve student cognition, health outcomes and behavior – a true upgrade for teachers and students," said Dr. Mark Benden, researcher at Texas A&M University.