National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first full week in May of each year.
The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.”
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Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country. They are kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding professionals that mold our children’s lives in a positive direction. We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis.
It is time to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers that you know.
Political and educational leaders began discussions for a day to honor teachers in 1944. In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day. The National Education Association continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985 when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
PHOTO: Judy Stephenson, “Miss S” at the newly renovated Moyer Elementary with Meredith and Lexi. Stephenson taught thousands of children for many years at Ruth Moyer Elementary.
Here are some “freebies” offered by some retailers specifically for teachers:
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Adobe
Get over 60% off a Creative Cloud purchase.
Ann Taylor LOFT
Receive 15% off all full-priced items.
Apple Store for Education
Faculty, staff and homeschool teachers of all grade levels get discounted rates on Mac, Ipad, and other Apple accessories.
Banana Republic
Get 15% off full-priced in-store purchases with a valid ID.
Barnes & Noble
Get 20% off the publisher’s price for books purchased for classroom use, and 25% off the publisher’s price for certain “Educator Appreciation” days.
Chick-fil-A
Select locations are offering teachers a deal on Tuesday, May 8. We recommend calling your closest location or searching individual restaurant’s Facebook events page to learn what your local restaurant is providing.
Chipotle
All teachers, faculty and staff — including homeschoolers — get a buy one, get one free burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos from 3 p.m. to close on May 8 by showing a valid teacher ID.
Cicis
Get 1 FREE adult buffet (drink not included) on May 8. Show coupon — along with your valid teacher ID — at your local register!
Crayola Experience
Teachers get FREE admission every day, and their families get 25% off general admission rates until May 31, 2018.
Culver’s
Select locations will have a special for teachers, with a valid ID, on Tuesday, May 8. Check your local location to see if they are participating.
Hanes
Members of the education community — including retired educators — get a 10% discount on purchases.
JoAnn Fabric
Get a 15% discount both in-store and online every day.
J.Crew
Teachers receive a 15% discount on in-store purchases with a valid school ID at checkout. Find a store near you to use your discount.
Michaels
Receive a 15% discount on in-store purchases every day by showing a valid ID at your local store.
PDQ
Get 50% off your entire order with a valid ID all day long on Tuesday, May 8. Find your favorite PDQ restaurant near you.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Certified K-12 teachers who work in the state of Florida get one complimentary admission per year.
Zaxby’s
Select locations across the nation are running specials for teachers. To learn more, check with your closest location.
