80+ Teacher Discounts on back to school, food, shopping, and entertainment

There are student deals all over the place, but do you realize that there are plenty of teacher discounts as well? 

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Back to School Teacher discounts

Target Teacher Prep Event

Beginning July 14, a one-time 20% teacher and college student appreciation discount for verified students and teachers who are Target Circle members.

Teachers can enjoy the discount through Aug. 24. For college students, this discount is extended through Sept. 28, offering an extra month of savings compared to last year.

Target’s discount is for K-12 teachers, homeschool teachers, preschool teachers and professors, and can be redeemed once. To get the discount, teachers need to verify eligibility through the Target Circle loyalty program. 

Target Teacher Prep Event – 20% off classroom supplies

On-going Teacher discounts 

Attractions

COSI: Teachers get in free to COSI

Teachers get free admission to COSI, and receive a discounted rate on educator Family memberships for $119.  Family membership includes two named adults and dependent children or grandchildren 18 and under.

Kennedy Space Center’s Educator Study Pass

Teachers throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands teachers complimentary access to the visitor complex. They also offer educator resources, a newsletter and information on field trips. 

Crayola Experience

Teachers get a free annual pass which allows access to perks including unlimited visits for one year, 20% off on-site purchases (including merchandise and food), discounts on tickets for family and friends, and more. 

Theater Development Fund in New York

Offers deeply discounted theater tickets for teachers. 

Vacations to Go

Offers special teacher (including retired teachers) discounts on select cruises. Qualifying teachers will be required to submit a photocopy of a teacher’s certification, union card or letter from the principal on school letterhead.

Electronics and Supplies Discounts

Apple: Offers discounts for teachers and students, including savings on new Macs and iPads.

Adobe: offers There are versions of Adobe anyone can download at no cost, but, if you want to get fancy with document editing, you need to buy an upgraded version. Teachers can enjoy 60% off Adobe Creative Cloud with access to all Adobe apps and products. 

Microsoft: Teachers and students can get Office 365 Education for FREE, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more. Educators also enjoy 10% off all Surface devices. 

Check with your cellphone provider! Many cellphone providers offer teacher discounts. In addition, some providers offer special package plans for school districts. Check with individual providers for details. 

Store Discounts

Barnes & Noble: The Educator program gives teachers 20% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for classroom use and up to 25% off list price during Educator Appreciation Days.

COSTCO: Teachers can sign up for a Costco membership (new memberships only) and get a $30 Costco Shop Card. Validate your status online and sign up to receive your shop card.

Half Price Books: Teachers get 10% off year-round with its Educator Discount Card.

JoAnn: Educators 15% off every purchase, every day. The discount is valid in-store and online. The fabric and craft store also offers many classes and teaching resources. Bonus: SAVE 30% VALID THROUGH JULY 31, 2024

Michaels: Teacher discount gives educators 15% off purchases in-store and online. 

Clothing and Beauty discounts

MAC Cosmetics: Teachers (and students!) get 15% off. (also discount for medical personnel, first responders, and military personnel

J.Crew: Offers teachers (and college students) a 15% discount in-store and online. The discount does not apply to J.Crew Factory stores. 

Hanes: The brand, including Champion, One Hanes Place, and Just My Size, offer 10% off for teachers every day. The discount is also available to retired educators. 

Karen Kane offers teachers a 20% discount off every purchase online. 

Madewell: Teachers (and college students) a 15% discount online and in-store. 

Rothy’s: Teachers receive 20% off Rothy’s chic and comfortable shoes made from recycled plastic water bottles. Rothy’s are pricey, but reviews say these shoes are amazingly comfortable.

Other Teacher Discounts

ID.me is a portal for discounts for select groups (including teachers) at a wide variety of companies, such as New Balance, Avocado Mattress, Kind, and more. 

LASIK Plus: Vision correction can be a life-changing event for a professor or teacher with poor vision, that’s why LASIK Plus offers a 20% discount to teachers in all 50 locations throughout the country. LASIK Plus in Columbus is located at 4030 Easton Station, Suite 220, Columbus, Ohio

Liberty Mutual Insurance offers teachers exclusive savings on auto insurance. 

Budget Truck Rental offers teachers 20% off on local moves and 15% off on one-way moves with the discount code TEACH. 

General Motors offers eligible employees of public schools, private schools, colleges and universities $500 on select Chevrolet vehicles. 

23andMe offers teachers a discount on select DNA kits — up to $100 off. 

Other Teacher Resources

Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. 

Teachers Pay Teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials. Find more than 50,000 FREE items and about 300,000 for sale with many for just a couple of dollars.

Run by the American Federation of Teachers, Share My Lesson offers teachers more than 250,000 FREE educational resources for the classroom. 

The National Education Association is a great resource on how and where teachers can save money. The organization offers a roundup of top discounts for teachers and education professionals.

Teacher Appreciation Week is in May! Check back in May to see the Teacher Appreciation discounts and freebies!

More Back to School offers…

Back to school deals and events for Columbus and Central Ohio

Some of these deals are republished with permission from Living on the Cheap.