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Educator Discounts

Local Discounts (Let us know if you know of others!)

Maize Sporting Events Employees and immediate family members get into all Maize schools' home sporting events free with employee ID. *Employee must accompany family members.*

Nancy's A-Maize-N Sandwiches (5125 N. Maize Rd.) - 10% off employee's meal with Maize employee ID

Nippon Grill (4041 N. Maize Rd.) - 10% discount with Maize employee ID

Taco Bell (4000 N. Maize Rd.) - 10% discount with Maize employee ID

Doc Greens (New Market Square) - 10% discount with Maize employee ID

Rolling Hills Wine & Spirits (375 S. Maize Rd.) - 10% discount with Maize employee ID

Watercress Apartment Homes - USD 266 personnel will receive a monthly $20.00 discount on their rent with proof of district employment verified via paystub at move-in time.

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Automotive Discounts

Buick/Chevrolet/GMC: Buick offers special educator discounts on select models. Check eligibility here (source)

Book Discounts

Barnes & Noble: Barnes & Noble offers U.S. educators 20% off the publisher’s price for books purchased exclusively for classroom use, as well as 25% off the publisher’s book prices on select Educator Appreciation Days (source).

Bookmans: Bookmans offers U.S. educators a 20% discount on all purchases after signing up for their Project Educate program (source).

First Book: First Book offers 50-90% discounts on retail book prices and free resources to qualified recipients. See eligibility here (source).

Half Price Books: Half Price Books offers a 10% year-round discount to U.S. teachers who sign up for an Educator Discount Card (source).

Quail Ridge Books: Quail Ridge Books offers k-12 U.S. educators complimentary membership to the Readers’ Club which includes a 10% discount on most personal purchases, a 21% discount on purchases made for the classroom, as well as a 30% discount on all New York Times best-seller list hardcovers (source).

Scholastic Teacher Store: Scholastic offers exclusive teacher discounts. See link for further instructions (source).

Thrift Books: Thrift Books offers U.S. educators 15% off all used class book sets purchases. Use code APPLE (source).

Car Rental Discounts

Alamo Car Rental: Alamo Car Rental offers a $25 car rental discount to members of the American Federation of Teachers (source).

Budget Truck Rental: Budget Truck Rental offers U.S. teachers a 20% truck rental discount on local moves, and a 15% discount on one-way moves using code “TEACH” (source).

E-Z Rent-A-Car: E-Z Rent-A-Car offers a 10% discount on car rentals using code 827B9 (source).

Sixt Rent a Car: Sixt Rent a Car offers a 5% discount on online reservations and Sixt Rent a Car locations (source).

Classroom Discounts

Academic Superstore: Academic Superstore offers year-round discounts on school supplies to educators in the U.S. See FAQ for eligibility requirements (source).

Container Store: The Container Store offers special discounts to U.S. teachers through their Organized Teacher Discount Program. Offer is available until December 31, 2018 (source).

Curious Chef: Curious Chef offers educator discounts on bulk kitchen products for verified cooking educational programs in the U.S. (source).

DickBlick Art Supplies: DickBlick Art Supplies offers exclusive school discounts and free lesson plans to U.S. educators as well as Art Room aid to qualifying U.S. schools (source).

Discount School Supply: Discount School Supply offers discounts school supplies to U.S. educators (source).

Dollar Days: Dollar Days offers discounted wholesale prices on classroom supplies. For additional discounts, call 877-837-9569 or email sales@dollardays.com (source).

Dramatists Play Service: Dramatists Play Service offers a 10% discount when you order twenty or more copies of any DPS Acting Edition (source).

GelPro: GelPro offers U.S. teachers a 25% discount on all online orders. Teacher identification must be verified (source).

G.Willikers Toy Shop: G. Willikers Toy Shop offers a 10% discount on all orders placed for classroom use. Offer is available for in-store purchases only (source).

Hobby Lobby: Hobby Lobby offers a 10% discount on in-store purchases. Items must be paid for using a check or bank card provided by the school. Regular coupons available online.

Home Depot: Educators employed in public schools can apply for a tax-free exemption on classroom purchases made at Home Depot (source).

K12 School Supplies: K12 School Supplies offers 30-80% discount on closeout and clearance school supplies for educators (source).

Kennelly Keys Music: Kennelly Keys Music offers a 20% discount on all orders of books and sheet music. Purchase must be made through the phone or in-store only. Call 425-771-7020 or email websales@kennellykeysmusic.com for more information. Educator ID must be presented at check-out to redeem discount (source).

Kiwi Crate: Kiwi Crate offers special educator discounts on bulk classroom orders (source).

LakeShore Learning: LakeShore Learning offers U.S. teachers 15% off in-store purchases after joining the LakeShore Learning Teacher’s Club (source).

Naked Binder: Naked Binder offers special discounts on non-toxic, environmentally safe, and 100% recyclable school products. Simply email info@nakedbinder.com or call 877-446-2533 (source).

National School Supply: National School Supply offers discounted educator rates on school supplies, resources, and equipment (source).

OfficeDepot: OfficeDepot/Office Max offers members of their free rewards program a number of perks. See website for more details (source).

Oriental Trading: Oriental Trading offers discounted teaching supplies & stationery (source).

Paper Source: Paper Source holds teacher sales on stamps, notepad sets, and more. Save extra on your purchase using these coupons (source).

PBS: PBS offers teachers across the nation free access to digital curriculum-based resources through PBS Learning Media (source).

Pencils.com: Pencils.com offers U.S. educators 10% off all orders with valid teacher identification (source).

Pets in the Classroom: Pets in the Classroom offers teachers financial assistance to purchase small animals for the classroom (source).

Raymond Geddes School Supplies: Raymond Geddes School Supplies offers exclusive discounts on future orders to U.S. teachers through their Get More Rewards Club. More details available here (source).

Silhouette: Educators in the U.S. and Canada are eligible for a discount on Silhouette products. Simply send your account address, school name and location, and teaching certificate to education@silhouetteamerica.com (source).

Squiggle Park: Discounts plus free teacher resources available here (source).

Timesavers for Teachers: Teachers can use the code “timesavers” to save 20% (source).

Yoobi: Through the Kids in Need Foundation, Yoobi offers free classroom packs for elementary school educators who have 70% or more of their students enrolled in a free or reduced lunch program (source).

Craft & Fabric Discounts

JoAnn Fabric: JoAnn Fabric offers an exclusive 15% discount both in-store and online to U.S. teachers who can show proof of identification (source).

Michaels: Michaels offers a 15% discount on in-store purchases every day to U.S. teachers who can show valid teacher identification (source).

Furniture Discounts

Frigidaire: Get a one-time 25% discount on filters and other Frigidaire accessories. Verify eligibility through SheerID (source)

Leesa: Get 15% off any mattress purchase by verifying your details through ID.me (source)

Hotel & Resort Discounts

Aqua Aston Hotels & Resorts: Aqua Aston Hotels & Resorts offers public school teachers and other federal government employees discounted rates. Use promo codes GOV (source).

Bally’s Atlantic City: Bally’s offers U.S. educators 10% off their stay as well as other exclusive promotions and deals. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Bally’s Las Vegas: Bally’s offers U.S. educators 10% off their stay as well as other exclusive promotions and deals. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Caesar’s Palace: Caesar’s Palace offers U.S. educators 10% off their booking in addition to other special offers. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Coral Cay Resort: Coral Cay Resort offers exclusive deals to U.S. educators. Verification is required (source).

Cromwell: The Cromwell offers an exclusive 10% discount to teachers across the nation as well other exclusive offers. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Enclave Hotel and Suites: The Enclave Hotel and Suites offers an exclusive 25% educator discount (source).

Flamingo: Flamingo offers a 10% reduced room rate in addition to other special discounts to U.S. teachers. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Galleria Palms Hotel: The Galleria Palms Hotel offers a special teacher appreciation rate which will save you 15% off your next stay. Teacher identification must be verified (source).

Gaylord Palms Resort: The Gaylord Palms Resort offers U.S. teachers exclusive savings on room rates plus other special offers. Teacher identification is required (source).

Harrah’s Resort: Harrah’s Resort offers a 10% discount to U.S. educators in addition to other exclusive promotions. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Hawk’s Cay Resort: Hawk’s Cay Resort offers vacation packages and a 15% discount on accommodations as part of its Teacher Appreciation special. Promotion available after grand re-opening (source).

Hilton Bonnet Creek: The Hilton Bonnet Creek offers U.S. educators exclusive discounted room rates in addition to other freebies and complimentary deals. Offers are subject to change (source).

Horseshoe: Horseshoe offers U.S. teachers 10% discounts off their stay in addition to exclusive offers and promotions. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa: Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa offers exclusive vacation packages to U.S. educators (source).

LINQ: The LINQ offers a 10% reduced room rate as well as other special discounts to U.S. educators who verify their identity through TeacherID (source).

Mermaid Cottages: Mermaid Cottages offers 5% discount using code “Educator” (source).

Planet Hollywood Resort: Planet Hollywood Resort offers educators across the nation an exclusive 10% discount as well as other special offers once identification is verified through TeacherID (source).

Preferred Hotels & Resorts: Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers a special 20% off educators rate as well as complimentary amenities and discounts. Certain restrictions apply ( source).

Prince Resort: Prince Resort offers exclusive discounts to educators, teachers, and homeschooling parents. Valid educator identification must be presented at check-in to receive your discount (source).

Rio Las Vegas: Rio Las Vegas offers an exclusive 10% discounted room rate to U.S. teachers in addition to other special promotions once identification has been verified through TeacherID (source).

Stay Sky Suites: Stay Sky Suites offers U.S. educators exclusive discounts and complimentary services. Valid educator identification is required (source).

Swan and Dolphin Resort (Walt Disney World): The Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World offers U.S. educators special teacher room rates with valid teacher identification. Make your reservation online or dial 1-888-828-8850 to avail of the discount (source).

Tradewinds Resort: Tradewinds Resort offers a 10% discount on room rates to U.S. teachers with valid teacher identification (source).

Westgate Resorts: Westgate Resorts offers a 10% discount to teachers and educators using promo code EDUCATORS10 (source).

Wyndham Hotel Group: Wyndham Hotel Group offers special discounted rates to public school teachers and other government employees. Book online or call 1-800-407-9832 (source).

News & Magazine Discounts

Discount Magazine: Discount Magazine offers discounted magazine subscription rates to U.S. educators (source).

Nea Magazine Service: Nea Magazine Service offers educator discounts of up to 85% on select magazine subscriptions (source).

StudentMags: StudentMags offers low rates on a number of magazine subscriptions. School information must be provided at checkout (source).

The New York Times: The New York Times is currently holding a limited-time only academic sale. Up to 60% in discounts for both online and print subscriptions available to teachers who cam (source).

Time Magazine for Kids: Time Magazine for Kids offers exclusive educator discounts on bulk orders in addition to educational resources and guides for U.S. teachers (source).

USA Today: USA Today offers up to 45% off classroom subscriptions exclusively to U.S. teachers (source).

Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal offers an exclusive educator rate for print and digital subscriptions. School information required (source).

Retail & Apparel Discounts

Ann Taylor LOFT: Anne Taylor LOFT offers U.S. teachers 15% off all full-priced items through their LOFT Loves Teachers program (source).

ATGStores.com: ATGStores.com offers 10% discount on furniture orders to U.S. teachers with valid teacher identification (source).

Banana Republic: Banana Republic offers U.S. teachers a 15% discount on full-priced in-store purchases. Teacher identification must be presented at checkout to receive your discount (source).

Bonobos: Bonobos offers U.S. teachers a 15% discount on the first five orders after verifying teacher identification through Sheer.ID (source).

Bunion Bootie: Bunion Bootie offers U.S. educators 10% off orders when verifying teacher identification through SheerID (source).

Champion: Champion offers a 10% discount to current and retired educators across the nation. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Christopher and Banks: 10% off select in-store items through C&B’s Advantage Discounts (source)

Cole Haan: 15% off loafers, driving mocks, and other full-price and sale items online. Register with your .edu email to avail of the discont (source)

Costco Wholesale: Costco WholeSale offers U.S. teachers who sign up for a new membership over $60 in exclusive savings. Teacher identification is required (source).

Crocs: Crocs offers comfortable shoes for teachers. Special offers available everyday (source)

DC Shoes: Get 15% off online purchases. Must pass SheerID verification to qualify (source)

Dinosaur Detector: 15% off to teachers with code Educate15. This code is verified by the site owner (source)

Dooney & Bourke: Save $30 on Dooney & Bourke bags when you spend $150 or more (source)

Dressbarn: Shop in-store and get 15% off full-price items. Teacher ID required upon checkout (source)

Hanes: Hanes offers a 10% discount to current and retired U.S. educators who verify their identity through TeacherID (source).

J.Crew: J.Crew offers U.S. teachers a 15% discount on in-store purchases. Valid teacher identification must be provided at checkout to receive discount. Certain exclusions apply (source).

JustMySize: JustMySize offers a 10% discount to current and retired U.S. educators. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Karen Kane: Karen Kane offers 20% off online purchases exclusive to U.S. teachers. School affiliation must be verified to redeem discount (source).

Madewell: Madewell offers U.S. teachers an exclusive 15% discount on in-store purchases. Valid teacher ID must be presented at check-out (source).

OneHanesPlace: OneHanesPlace offers a 10% teacher discount to current and retired U.S. educators who verify their identity through TeacherID (source).

Otterbox: Educators get 25% off, plus free shipping on Otterbox and Lifeproof rugged cases (source)

Overstock.com: Overstock.com offers free Club O Gold memberships to U.S. educators. Identification must be verified through TeacherID (source).

Quicksilver: 15% off Quiksilver apparel for teachers. Verify eligibility with SheerID (source)

Roxy: Teachers save 15% on surfer styles from Roxy. Verify eligibility with SheerID (source)

Staples: Staples offers exclusive deals to U.S. educators after identification is verified through staples.com (source).

South Moon Under: 10% discount on in-store and online purchases (source)

Talbots: Talbots offers U.S. teachers a 15% discount on regular priced items. Valid teacher identification must be provided at checkout to receive a discount. Promotions and sale items also available online (source).

Tommy John: 20% off Tommy John’s premium undies. Verify your eligibility through SheerID (source)

TOMS: Teachers who verify with SheerID save 10% at TOMS (source).

Zebit: Receive $2,500 interest-free credit. Credit check not required (source)

Technology Discounts

ABBYY: Up to 30% off software products like FineReader, PDF Transformer, Screenshot Reader, Lingvo and Business Card Reader (source)

Adafruit: Adafruit offers 10% off plus quantity discounts on Adafruit and Arduino products (source).

Adobe: 60% off your first year of Adobe Creative Cloud. Proof of eligibility required (source).

Apple Store for Education: The Apple Store for Education offers discounted rates on Mac, Ipad, and other Apple accessories. College faculty, staff, and home school teachers are eligible for this promotion (source).

AT&T: AT&T offers select educator discounts on monthly phone service plans through AT&T’s Signature Discount Program. Employee ID or school email is required (source).

Basecamp: Basecamp offers a free 30-day trial to U.S. educators who agree to use the site for educational purposes only. Email teachers@basecamp.com to start the verification process (source).

Bose: Bose offers special discounts to U.S. educators. Call 1-800-353-4207 to claim discount (source).

Canon: Canon offers discounts to U.S. educators on select educational products. For more information on how to place an order, see this link (source).

Cartographica: Academic pricing available for teachers. SheerID verification required to prove eligibility (source)

Chibitronics: Chibitronics offers a 20% educational product discount to teachers. Simply fill in a form, apply, then wait for a discount code to arrive within 24 hours (source).

Devon Technologies: Devon Technologies offers educational discounts to U.S. educators who can show proof of school affiliation (source).

Final Draft: Nearly 50% off Final Draft 10 (source)

GameSalad: 50% off your purchase of GameSalad Pro (source)

HDR Soft: Get 60% off Photomatix Pro or Photomatix Pro Plus Bundle through SheerID plus free complimentary Photography Teacher License. Email edu@hdrsoft.com to request license (source)

Hewlett Packard: HP Academy offers a 20% discount to U.S. educators on select HP products as well as free shipping on all orders (source).

IDM: 50% teacher discount on IDM computer solutions and text editors (source)

Intuit Quickbooks: Intuit offers free online QuickBooks, ProConnect software, and discounted QuickBooks Desktop products to U.S. educators through the Intuit Education Program (source).

JourneyED: JourneyED offers discounted subscription rates in software like the Adobe Creative Cloud (source).

Lenovo: Lenovo offers a 10% discount on Thinkpad Laptops and 5% off Idea pad Laptops plus free shipping (source).

LifeLock: Teachers get 60 days free, plus 15% off a LifeLock membership. Verify with SheerID to qualify (source)

LittleBits: LittleBits offers U.S. educators 5% off of all products plus free educator content (source).

Logitech: Join Logitech Academy for a 20% teacher discount. Check eligibility through SheerID (source)

Microsoft Store: Microsoft offers free Office 365 and 10% off Windows devices (source).

Perfectly Clear: 40% discount on Perfectly Clear photo-editing software (source)

Pinnacle: Receive 20% off Pinnacle’s movie-making products (source)

PureGear: 35% teacher discount on smartphone and tablet accessories at PureGear (source)

Roxio: Roxio offers a 20% discount on select Roxio products. Verify your school affiliation through SheerID (source).

Silhouette America: Silhouette America offers U.S. educators special product discounts through their Educator Discount Program. Email education@silhouetteamerica.com with your account name, school, and teaching certificate (source).

Skylum: Get 50% off Luminar and Aurora HDR (source)

Sony Creative Software: Sony Creative Software offers a list of academic resellers that offer special academic pricing to U.S. educators on select software products (source).

Sprint: School employees, teachers, and administrators can claim special offers and savings through the Sprint Works Program. Receive your offer code by filling up the eligibility form (source).

Studica: Save up to 90% on select technology and software products from top brands. Check eligibility requirements on their website (source).

Targus: 25% education discount on Targus laptop bags, tablet cases, docking stations, and computer accessories (source)

ThinkEDU.com: ThinkEDU.com offers exclusive educator discounts on popular computer software and hardware (source).

T-Mobile: T-Mobile offers exclusive education discounts on monthly phone service plans for k-12 and college U.S. educators. Call 1-844-225-2036 to get verified (source).

Verizon Wireless: Verizon Wireless offers phone service discounts to U.S. education employees. Work email and pay stub required (source).