Heads Up Teachers! Discounts & Deals Before School Starts

Certain deals apply to students and other community heroes, too

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Whether you’re shopping for your classroom or your own chidren, the bills add up quickly at Back to School time. The deals below for teachers and other will help.

Adidas
Teachers, medical professionals, first responders, nurses and military members will save 30 percent online and 15 percent at factory stores.

Adobe
Teachers can get a student rate of $19.99 per month for all Adobe Acrobat needs.

AT&T
Teachers and their families get 25 percent off wireless plans.

BJ’s Wholesale Club
Verified educators get a $10 welcome bonus when they join a one-year membership.

Blue Apron
If you’re a teacher, doctor, nurse, hospital employee, first responder, military member, senior over 55, student, alumni or government worker, you can save 50 percent off your first four weeks.

Canva
Verified teachers at eligible schools can create lesson plans, infographics, posters and more for free.

Champion
Members of the educational community and those who are retired can save 10 percent online.

Columbia
Teachers, students, first responders, and active and retired military get 10 percent off purchases.

Costco
If you’re a member, ask about a gift card worth $20 to $40.

Crocs
Get 15 percent off full-priced shoes.

Fat Brain Toys
Through the Educators Extra Credit Program, you’ll receive emails filled with special educator events and offers, including 10 percent off your purchases all year.

Hello Fresh
Hello Fresh offers teachers, medical providers, nurses, hospital staff, first responders, military and veterans 55 percent off their first box with free shipping, and then 15 percent off for the next 51 weeks.

Hobby Lobby
Show your ID for a 10 percent discount, and you’ll also be entitled to 50 percent off select items.

Home Chef
Teachers, doctors, nurses, hospital employees, veterans and military members get 50 percent off their first box and 10 percent off each order thereafter.

J.Crew
College students and teachers get 20 percent off their purchases in-store or online with valid IDs.

Joann
Joann Teacher Rewards offers 15 percent off every day.

Lakeshore Learning
This online giant for schoolroom supplies is offering 15 percent off hundreds of items.

Michaels
Educators get 15 percent off their entire purchase, including sale items.

Microsoft
If you log into your account, you can see special deals and packages through the Microsoft Education Store.

Office Depot
Verified teachers get 25 percent back in Bonus Rewards on qualifying purchases made online.

Party City
Make your classroom more fun with party supplies, which are up to 20 percent off.

Sam’s Club
If you join the membership warehouse by August 30, you’ll get $35 in Sam’s Cash.

Sesame Place-Philadelphia
When you register for a free 2025 Sesame Place Philadelphia Teacher Pass, you’ll have unlimited admission through January 5, 2026. To renew your 2024 Teacher Pass, go to Guest Relations or the Welcome Center within the redemption period and receive a 2025 Sesame Place Philadelphia Teacher Pass. Sign up by November 30.

Staples
Shop in-store for all the supplies you need and you’ll get 20 percent off.

Target
No one can resist a trip to Target, so take advantage of 20 percent off if you’re a verified teacher or school. Offer valid through August 24.

Vera Bradley
Style your accessories using a 10 percent Appreciation Discount valid online.

Verizon
Teachers can save on mobile or home internet plans.

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