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As Teacher Appreciation Week winds down, many home educators are looking for ways to save on school supplies and classroom items. Luckily, there are numerous stores that provide educator discounts year round; two such examples are Apple Store which offers special savings online via its Education Store and Michaels craft store which offers 15% teacher discounts every day with registration.
Barnes and Noble offers teachers a year-round 20% discount off publisher list prices when applying for the Educator Program card. Apply in store or online by providing valid government issued ID or photo school ID, teacher’s pay stub or membership card of an educational institution or accredited homeschool program.
On their annual Educator Appreciation Days, Barnes and Noble provides special savings to educators beyond what is already offered at stores or online. This includes up to 25% off almost everything purchased both in stores and online as well as complimentary teacher-themed gift wrapping for orders of $25 or more. In addition, their website hosts an Educators Only section where educators can find educational materials and teaching tools suitable for homeschooling.
Target hosts its annual Teacher Prep Event each summer and early fall, which offers deep discounts on Scholastic books and educational materials. In addition, their Target Circle loyalty program gives all teachers and educators a 15% discount off all Target purchases.
JOANN Fabric and Craft Store offers a teacher discount that is valid daily when enrolling in their educator program. In order to qualify, teachers must present current state certification or credentialing documentation as well as membership in an official homeschool organization.
