It’s no secret that school shopping gets crazy expensive for teachers. If they’re not shelling out money for art supplies and paper, they’re off buying books and pens. Luckily, the retailers below want to help. From Apple to J.Crew, these companies offer exclusive teacher discounts on just about everything an educator could possibly need!
As with any promo, do confirm that the deal is still in place before you order. But don’t be shy, either! If you don’t see your favorite retailer listed in this article, give them a call and ask if they participate in any teacher discounts.
Another pro tip: Although not listed below, many regional museums, theaters, zoos and other educational organizations also offer teacher discounts. All you have to do is ask!
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Teacher Discounts: Apparel, Home Goods & Wellness
Allform
Verify your teacher status and get a code for 25% off trendy modular sofas.
Teachers can get 20% off their new back-to-school wardrobe now at Anthropologie, but the offer is not available all year long. When the discounts offered, just show your teacher ID in an Anthropologie store to snag the discount.
Birch Living
Teachers can get a 30% off discount code to apply during checkout. Learn more information about how to score your discount.
Colorescience
This health-science based skincare and beauty brand offers an exclusive teacher discount for 15% off of every purchase!
The Container Store
Keep that classroom contained! Join the Organized Insider Discount Program to get special discounts throughout the year. While this program isn’t exclusively for teachers, we are adding it to the list because their products are so very useful for educators!
Dagne Dover
Schlep those spelling quizzes home in style with a Dagne Dover bag. Teachers get 20% off their purchase. Just fill out a form on their site.
Hanes
Treat yourself to some new underwear and sleepwear this school year. Teachers get 10% off on Hanes, Champion and Just My Size.
Home Chef
They offer a lifetime discount of 10% on each and every order after your first order. Verify your educator status on the payment page of your Home Chef account. Yummy!
Helix
Catch some better z’s with a 30% discount + two pillows on any of Helix’s products. Helix is one of the top five mattress-in-a-box companies and uses a color match system to pair you with a mattress that supports your individualized sleep preferences. You can learn more information about Helix’s teacher discount and how to apply for it at this link.
J.Crew
Show a valid school ID at any J.Crew or J.Crew Factory Stores to get 15% off your purchase.
Kindra
This health and wellness brand seeks to empower women going through the hormonal changes of peri/menopause. Kindra’s line of estrogen-free essentials lets you care for your body naturally, safely and holistically. Learn more about their special 15% discount to educators.
Leesa
No one likes a grumpy teacher. Get a good night’s sleep and start each day refreshed with a Leesa mattress—teachers save $50!
LOFT
Dress to impress with the LOFT Loves Teachers program. You’ll get 15% off full-price purchases, special teachers-only sweepstakes opportunities and fun teacher appreciation nights.
Madewell
Teachers (and college students) get 15% off online and in store. Just be sure to show your faculty ID!
Teachers, faculty, staff (and college students) get 10% off sitewide at Purple. The educator discount can be verified online, and once verified you will receive a 10% off coupon.
Rothy’s
Teachers can get 20% off the popular, chic and comfortable shoes made from recycled plastic water bottles. Learn more on how to get this Rothy’s teacher discount.
Talbots
Get 15% off full-price purchases in store. You must present a valid teacher ID.
TOMS
Talk about a win-win-win: Rock fashionable footwear, support a good cause and save money with your TOMS 10% off teacher discount.
Trust & Will
Any U.S.–based teacher can receive 25% off a Will-Based Estate Plan through Trust & Will.
Teacher Discounts: Tech
Adobe
Nothing fuses technology and creativity like Adobe products—especially in the classroom. Now, teachers and students can save over 60% on a Creative Cloud subscription. This includes 20+ apps, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
Apple
Trade in your Mac and save up to $200, or save on a Mac or iPad Pro. Plus, get deals on AppleCare+ and more.
AT&T Wireless
Check to see if you’re one of the many eligible educators who can get discounts (like $10/month per line) on your cellular plan. (All cell providers offer some teacher discounts, so ask yours if you’re not an AT&T customer.)
Lenovo
Find discount laptops for your school—or yourself! Become a reward member (for free) to save even more.
Microsoft
Talk about a deal! Get Office 365 Education free with a valid .edu email address. Then, save 10% on Windows devices, such as the Surface.
TickTick
This is a task management app that helps educators stay organized while boosting productivity at school, work and life. Qualifying teachers can get a 25% discount on TickTick Premium ($26.99 after discount). Learn more about how TickTick can help keep you organized, creative and productive this year.
Teacher Discounts: Books & Classroom Supplies
Barnes & Noble
Take part in the B&N Educators program to receive discounts on all purchases for the classroom. You’ll also get first access to helpful educational resources, valuable email offers and information on exclusive Educator events. Bonus: On Educator Appreciation Days, you’ll get up to 25% off.
Books-A-Million
Save on your order when you sign up for the email list. Or, register online for a BAM Educator Discount Card for a 20% discount on all items purchased in the store.
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.
Half Price Books
Get an Educator Discount Card to save on all purchases.
JOANN
Get a JOANN Teacher Rewards Discount Card and save 15% on your purchases.
Lakeshore Learning
Join Lakeshore Rewards to get a $10 off coupon and 15% off on thousands of in-store items and more special perks.
Meijer
This Midwest retailer offers a 15% teacher discount through September 4! You’ll find a range of classroom essentials, from spiral notebooks and planners to memo boards and Crayola writing utensils, Sharpies and Elmer’s Glue. To get the coupon for this deal, show your school ID at the Meijer Customer Service Desk.
Michaels
Need supplies for classroom crafts? Michaels will give you 15% off your in-store and online purchases every day. They have lots of teacher supplies!
NEA Magazine Service
If you’re a member of the National Education Association, you have the opportunity to receive more than 900 magazines at up to 85% off the cover price.
The New York Times
Get online access to The New York Times and NYTimes.com for a bargain.
Office Depot & Office Max
Get rewards on all purchases, plus members-only savings when you join their rewards program. To help prepare for the new school year they offer Teachers-only rewards promos, like the current offer of 25% bonus rewards back for qualified purchases through September 28.
Party City
Spend a certain amount and you can get teacher discounts at Party City. The more you spend, the bigger the discount with savings up to 20% off. You’ll need a signed letter on official letterhead from an officer of the school, and you must also complete the purchase with a check or credit card in the school’s name.
USA Today
Extra, extra! Read all about what’s going on in the world with up to 45% off a classroom subscription to USA Today.
The Wall Street Journal
Teachers get one year of the WSJ for just $48. This includes print, online and full digital access.
Teacher Discounts: Educational Programs
23andMe
Learn something about yourself and your DNA with 23andMe. Educators can get special pricing for themselves and their class.
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.
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 to a ton of plays, musicals and dance performances in New York City.
Teacher Discounts: Travel
Budget Truck Rental
Hauling something across town? Budget offers teachers 20% off on local moves and 15% off on one-way moves, any day of the week.
Caesars Palace
Even teachers need a break. And when they do, Caesars is there for them with hotel discounts of an extra 10% off their lowest rates.
Hertz
Are you a member of the National Education Association (NEA)? Then you’ll save up to 25% when you’re renting a car, SUV or minivan. Plus, get some other perks if you book ahead.
Preferred Hotel Group
Stay in style and at a discount: Preferred Hotels offers educators savings on their booking. You can also get VIP amenities such as daily breakfast for two, discounts on dining, spa treatments, valet parking and more.
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.
Teacher Discounts: Food
Blaze Pizza
Stay tuned Blaze Pizza is known for offering back-to-school promotions like its September promo where teachers, faculty and staff who present their school identification in person will get a free cheesy bread bundle with the purchase of a pizza.
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