Teacher Appreciation Discounts

Envision appreciates our nation’s teachers – their tireless dedication and powerful contribution to America’s future. But we’re not the only ones who love you. Several retailers and organizations across the country put their money where their mouth is when they say, “Thank You” to our teachers.

Given the shrinking education budgets in many districts, we know it’s increasingly hard for educators to offer students the rich experience they envision, and many educators invest money from their own pockets on supplies. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, here’s a list of money-saving offers to help you out. You’ve earned this!

• May 9 ONLY: Special for Teacher Appreciation Day – get 50% off your check at PDQ Restaurants
• The National Education Association is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week all month long, with daily giveaways, special offers and more. It’s their way of saying thank you for everything you do every day to help shape the future. Check out their 31 Days of Giving Giveaway, valid now through May 31, when you can win daily prizes such as Amazon gift cards, Apple iPads, movie tickets and more – including a $1,000 grand prize! Check back each day at noon ET to see the new prize of the day.
• The Container Store has an Organized Teacher program that offers special discounts throughout the year to help you organize your classrooms. 
• Feeling crafty?  Michael’s and Joann Fabric’s both offer Teacher Reward discount cards, which give you 15% off every purchase, every day.
• Barnes and Noble lets you save 20% off the publisher’s price on all book purchases for classroom use, any time. During Educator Appreciation Days, the savings go up to 25% off.
• Keep your students informed on current events! The NY Times offers a terrific Academic Rate – 50% off. 
• Office supply stores like Office Depot and Staples have membership programs that provide discounts of up to 15% off, all year long.
• LOFT Loves Teachers – get 15% off clothing, every day. LOFT also offers a Sweepstakes just for teachers, and annual LOFT Best in Class grants of up to $50,000.
• Keep your feet comfy as you stand in the classroom all day, with Aerosoles discounts of 15% on shoes for teachers
• A GelPro gel mat would give those feet some love, too. Get the GelPro teacher discount – 25% off online orders
• Considering the price of computer equipment, a discount in this category could really help you out! Save on a new Mac or iPad at the Apple Store for Education, or get special discounts for both teachers and students from Lenovo
• The Adobe Education Store also offers student and teacher discounts on software, as well as licensing options tailored to institutions
• Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. The program was established by the Pet Care Trust to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets – an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come. Check out their hassle-free grant process.
• Some retailer outlets were designed exclusively for educators, all the time:
  • Discount School Supply
  • The Academic Superstore
  • The Teacher Store at Scholastic.com

In addition to these offers listed above, National Parks, museums, amusement parks and other attractions often offer discounts for teachers. Be sure to ask when you plan your next field trip.

To teachers everywhere – thank you from Envision! We hope you enjoy the appreciation you deserve.