30+ Discounts Teachers Can Enjoy For World Teachers’ Day
By Emily Lee
October 5, 2020
Monday (October 5) is World Teacher's Day. To celebrate our beloved educators, a ton of brands are offering exclusive discounts only teachers can enjoy. RetailMeNot put together a list of some of the best teacher discounts out there that allow for educators to treat themselves—they definitely deserve it!
Adobe: Whether you need Photoshop or Creative Cloud, Adobe offers education discounts you should totally take advantage of.
Anthropologie: Starting in August (for a limited time), teachers get 20% off full-priced merchandise. See details and verify your teacher ID through SheerID.
Apple: Shop for an eligible Mac or iPad with education pricing and get AirPods on them. You can even upgrade to AirPods Pro. Enjoy discounts on accessories and save 20%t on AppleCare+
AT&T Wireless: Check to see if you’re one of the many eligible educators that can get discounts on your cellular plan. (All cell providers offer some teacher discounts, so ask yours if you’re not an AT&T customer.)
Banana Republic: Show your valid teacher ID in stores to get 15% off.
Barnes & Noble: Take part in the B&N Educators program to receive 20% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for the classroom. Bonus: On Educator Appreciation Days, you’ll get up to 25% off.
Books-A-Million: Save 20% off in-store purchases. Ask for a BAM! Educator Discount Card application at the register of any Books-A-Million location.
Carson Dellosa Education: Get 25% off bulletin board sets, accents and borders on World Teachers’ Day. Also, be sure to sign up for Spark Rewards to receive 20% off your first order, 10% off all orders after and free shipping.
The Container Store: Join the Organized Teacher Discount Program to get special discounts throughout the year. Keep that classroom contained!
Dick Blick Art Materials: With a free Dick Blick Preferred Card, you receive 10% off full-price purchases from Blick and Utrecht stores as well as discounts on bulk orders.
Giftgowns: Giftgowns makes the perfect soft cloth alternative masks that come adorned with uplifting and fun prints from peace signs to bright-colored daisies. THE perfect day-to-day accessory especially for teachers who are fully back in the classroom. Giftgowns is also donating masks to hospitals in Los Angeles, New York and Canada.
Half Price Books: Get an Educator Discount Card to save 10% off all purchases at Half Price.
Hertz: Are you a member of the National Education Association (NEA)? Then you’ll save up to 25% when you’re renting a car, plus get some other perks if you book ahead.
J.Crew: Show a valid school ID at any J.Crew or J.Crew Factory Stores to get 15% off your purchase.
Jo-Ann: Get a Jo-Ann Teacher Rewards Discount Card and save 15% off your purchases.
Kennedy Space Center: Using the Educator Study Pass, Florida and Georgia K-12 teachers get free admission to the Visitor Complex and the Kennedy Space Center’s Educator Resource Center. Not from those states? Many museums and science centers across the country offer discounts to educators in the community, so ask!
Lakeshore Learning: Join the Teacher’s Club to get 15% off hundreds of in-store items.
Lenovo: Find an extra 5% off discount on laptops, tablets and desktop computers for your school!
Locker Lifestyle: The buttons on the headband allow you to attach a surgical mask to relieve irritation behind the ears. The brand’s button Pocket Headband for women and men also allows you to bring the basics because it has a pocket, secured by Velcro worn at the back of your head.
LOFT: The LOFT Loves Teachers program gets you 15% off full-price purchases, special teachers-only sweepstakes opportunities and fun teacher appreciation nights!
Madewell: Teachers get 15% off. Just make sure to show your faculty ID!
Michaels: Need supplies for classroom crafts? Michaels will give you 15% off your in-store purchases every day.
NEA Magazine Service: If you’re a member of the National Education Association, you have the opportunity to receive more than 800 magazines at up to 85% off the cover price.
New York Times: Get online access to The Gray Lady for 99 cents for four weeks, then 50% off your subscription after that. (Home delivery discounts are available, too!)
Office Depot: Get 25% back off qualifying in-store purchases and a tote bag and VIP savings card.
Party City: Spend at least $75, and you’ll getteacher discounts at Party City. The more you spend, the bigger the discount. You will need a signed letter on official letterhead from an officer of the school. You must also complete the purchase with a check or credit card in the school’s name.
Pets in the Classroom: This awesome organization offers grants to pre-K through eighth-grade classes to help buy and support pets or aquariums in the classroom “for the purposes of teaching children to bond with and care for their pets responsibly.” Just apply for a grant to get this lovely experience in your school.
Staples: Staples US Retail announced the launch of the second annual Thank A Teacher program, giving parents and students a platform to recognize a teacher who has gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on their lives. This year, teacher appreciation has taken on a whole new meaning. Staples wants to give even more teachers the chance to win supplies for their classroom, wherever they’ll be teaching.
Through the #ThankATeacher contest, 20 stand-out teachers will be awarded $5,000 in Staples gift cards to stock up on supplies for the upcoming school year.
Theatre Development Fund: Get your play on at great rates. Full-time teachers can join the Theatre Development Fund and get access to discount tickets ($9 to $47) to a ton of plays, musicals and dance performances in New York City.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort: Take that must-deserved vacation! Book online or call 1-888-828-8850 to ask for the teacher rate at Orlando’s Swan and Dolphin Resort.
West Elm: With a valid teacher ID, you’ll receive 15% off your purchases.
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