Not good for classroom use
354926
I bought this for my classroom. I have had it maybe 2 months and it is already broken. I haven't had the time to see if I can return it because I am so busy. The little tray, as long as it is in, the unit works, but it keeps on going (engine, unless you pull out the tray. The shipping was fast, but I am unhappy with the unit. I am a teacher and I bought this for my class use. I am disappointed because I trued the reviews that this is good for classroom use.
2179452
This item is based on an interesting idea, namely that students who can burn off some energy in class without disrupting others will be more attentive, less disruptive, and learn more. In fact, it seems to be true. We bought 2 of these desks for a classroom of middle school special education students with behavior problems - including lots of ADHD. Kids like being able to stand at the desk and do their work, and to rock the swing bar with their foot all without disturbing others. HOWEVER, the quality of the design and construction is surprisingly poor - especially for a student desk that is much more expensive than traditional student desks.

Specifically, the problems have to do with the swing bar and adjustable metal legs. 1) The swing bar is made of hollow metal tubing such that a 6th grader putting 50 lbs of their body weight on it causes it to deflect at the bottom and thereby contract the bar resulting in it popping out of its mounting on the frame - and to fall to the floor with a loud bang - disturbing the whole class. We have told students not to stand on the bar, but why not just use a solid metal bar that would not pop out with half the body weight of an 11 year old? 2) Also, the swing bar rocks on a thin nylon bushing that doesn't look like it will last for long. Why not use ball bearings that can take the years of use school desks are expected to take? 3) If swung with any force the swing bar slams into the metal horizontal front cross bar making a huge noise. We installed 12' foam pipe wraps around the ends of the swing bar and solved the problem, but this should be standard equipment.

4) The desk height is adjustable by unscrewing 4 allen head screws and raising or lowering the desktop. However, the screws do not actually penetrate through the sliding square tube that is the leg and thereby making a solid point in which to mount the upper portion of the desk. Instead, the screws penetrate tiny 1/8" dimples (indentations) in the sliding part of the leg. Within 2 weeks these dimples failed and so the table top falls on one or more of the legs. This would be an amazingly stupid design for something for home use, let alone school use. 5) The desk frame is held together with allen head screws without nuts or lock washers so they often become loose causing the whole desk to rattle and require frequent retightening. Perhaps a cotter pin would be both more secure and allow for easier height adjustment.

So, all in all a great idea. And both students and teachers like it as an occasional option for antsy students. We find that 1 or 2 per classroom is enough. BUT, the engineering of the item is way below par. It would not take much or cost a lot for the manufacturer to modify the design and construction so as to make it quieter and more stable. We won't buy any more until they do.
4046563
I bought the set thinking I could use them to organize my classroom.  The boxes are not quit 11.5" by 8", therefore the papers students turn in barely fit.  They are not durable enough to use for storing manipulatives as the corners don't really close.  They are ok for what I need... but not sturdy for anything heavier than paper products.
2844615
Paper quality is not a good fit for using no. 2 pencil. Instructions are not toddler friendly.  Ok for home schooling but not for individual work.
2962335
The bulk packaging makes this a waste of money. Big 'ol mess in my classroom.
2396459
I teach elementary aged children and the pictures are very small and many children claim they can't see the image when we are all on the floor in a circle.  Also, the word is on the front and the back.  I think I'm going to go through a use white out or something so I can use it how I want to-to show the image and have them guess the word.  I probably wouldn't buy these again.
1485439
Frame fell apart as I was peeling off the plastic wrap.  Certainly not the durable chalkboard I was led to believe could be outside my classroom!
454437
Decent graphing calculator, but absolutely horrible for taking tests in a classroom. The keyboard makes a fairly loud "click" noise on every single key, so you audibly stand out like a sore thumb in a room that is completely silent. This may not bother some people, but is a deal breaker for me. I'll be returning this calculator if possible, and even if not I'll definitely be buying a different one to take tests with.
407415
Even if your students are being careful, the layers come apart after a couple uses. There are three layers and they are not secured well at all! They worked fine, but I had to create a check in, check out system for them just to create a little accountability on my students' part so hopefully they will last a few months.
3373297
I am a 1st grade teacher and bought this for my classroom because the school issued one has broken the last two years.  I was given several recommendations on this model by co-workers so I thought I would give it a try.  I sharpened 29 pencils and it stopped working due to heat.  I had to wait about 20 minutes before I could use it again and when I was able to I was only able to do 9 more pencils before again it ceased working.
There has to be a good quality pencil sharpener out there that is made for classroom use but this is not it.  I would love to pay more for better quality and know that I can at least sharpen a box of pencils for my classroom.
2799768
Drawers are poorly made!!!!  In fact, two drawers had corners that were broken right out of the box.  Pretty bad when you have to tape drawers together just to get them to stay in place.  I am a teacher and bought this to use in my Kindergarten classroom, but it will not work because of it's poor quality.  A BAD PURCHASE!!!!
3807367
I purchased this set as well as the matching vegetables to use as props in my high school French classroom for learning food vocabulary. They are Styrofoam and the tops to come off. I would not recommend them for play, and definitely not for young children. However, they do look good for display and modeling purposes, are affordable for the variety of fruits.  I can see some of them having to be thrown out (just from students touching and playing with them).  Also, they include several more specialty fruits (they are made in China) like bitter melon and starfruit.
3903901
The tops of two of these stools have come off the top easily! I am not impressed with the durability of these stools, especially being a Norwood product (which I love most of the time). I do not suggest these to be used in the classroom with students whom have difficulties being still!
4450989
I bought these boxes to help with classroom organization, specifically to hold spare sets of clothing for my preschoolers in their individual cubbies. The storage boxes arrived undamaged as some reviewers have noted is a problem. The 5 qt. size is about the size of an average shoebox. They would work okay for very lightweight storage, but I would not plan on stacking these boxes. They are very flimsy and not study at all. You will not want to store any heavy items in these boxes. The lids do not fit well or stay snapped on.  I am rather disappointed in the quality of these boxes. I doubt that they will last through an entire school year without becoming broken. The plastic is very thin and will not be durable in a classroom. I will not purchase these again in the future. For the price I paid, I could have gotten a better quality at the local dollar store and it would have cost less.
2672329
Buzzers had warped sound and were barely audible. I returned immediately since they will not be useful in the classroom.
2767452
Cheap. Expect they will fall apart soon. Not a good choice for a high school classroom.
4703249
I purchased this to use in my classroom. It literally worked twice and now it won't close! So disappointing.