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Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: See deals, free food and discounts for Georgia educators
Georgia educators are celebrated this week for National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9. During this week, held every first full week of May, teachers and educators are recognized for their dedication, hard work, and positive impact on students. "National Teachers Appreciation Week arose from the National Parent Teacher Association in 1984 designating a week in May to honor teachers," according to USA Today. Many show appreciation by writing thank you notes, organizing appreciation events, or gift-giving. Many restaurants also have deals during this week, here is where. Teacher Appreciation week deals in Georgia According to USA Today, here are places with deals and more this week: Chipotle : Until May 13, teachers and healthcare workers (it's also National Nurse Appreciation Week) can sign up online to be randomly selected to win a free burrito. There will be 100,000 teachers selected and 100,000 healthcare workers selected. Smoothie King : From May 6-8, teachers can show their valid working ID for 20% off any in-store order. Sonic Drive-In : From May 5-9, members of the Sonic Teachers' Circle rewards program can score any of these three deals: a free Sonic Snack or side with purchase, or a buy one Sonic Blast, get one free, or a $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger. Staples : From May 4-10, teachers can show their valid working ID for 20% off any in-store purchase, along with a free 12-pack of Tru Red Stick Pens. Box Tops for Education : During the whole month of May, you can get a $5 bonus for your school after downloading the Box Tops app and scanning your first receipt. (Use code TEACHER to get the bonus.) Einstein Bros. Bagels : With any online gift card purchases, get 20% off through June 24. Logan's Roadhouse : From May 5-12, teachers can show a valid working ID to get 20% off of any entrée order. McAlister's Deli : From May 5-12, teachers can show their badge or ID for a free big tea (in-store only at participating locations. Samsung : During the whole month of May, there will be deals on some interactive displays and monitors. $300 off the Interactive Display (available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models) A $620 discount on the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor $300 off the curved 34-inch ViewFinity S65VC Up to $360 off the 34-inch ViewFinity S65TC monitor Vitality Bowls : From May 5-9, teachers can show a valid working ID to get 20% off. Whataburger: From May 5-9, teachers can get a free breakfast menu item with a valid teacher ID. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: US Teacher Appreciation Week deals in Georgia
USA Today
05-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: See deals, free food and discounts for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: See deals, free food and discounts for educators Restaurants and many retailers have deals and freebies for National Teacher Day on May 6, and National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 6 to May 10. As summer and the end of the school year approaches, it's time to give it up for our teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs Monday, May 5, to Friday, May 9, and includes National Teachers Day on May 6. Parents with K-12 students have consistently appreciated teachers, with 73% of respondents rating their children's teachers as excellent or good, according to polling by Gallup. That rating, from 2023, was slightly higher than the 71% mark in 2018. Meanwhile, many teachers (77%) who participated in an April 2024 Pew Survey considered their job as "frequently stressful," or "overwhelming" (68%). A survey conducted March 26-April 1 by Horace Mann Educators Corporation, which provides financial services and insurance to educators, found more than 30% said they don't feel appreciated, yet the majority said they remain committed to their students and their calling. The financial services company is expanding National Teacher Appreciation Week into a month of virtual events teachers can attend, and there's weekly prizes as well, plus two winners will each get a $2,500 Liberty Travel gift card. What is National Teachers Appreciation Week? National Teachers Appreciation Week arose from the National Parent Teacher Association in 1984 designating a week in May to honor teachers; the National Education Association had already supported a National Teachers Day. Then-first lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped start it all in 1953 by lobbying Congress to create a day to honor teachers, notes the We Are Teachers website. 'It is quite impossible to give teachers monetary compensation alone that will repay for their devotion to the job and the love that must go to each and every child," Roosevelt wrote at the time. "But I think we could compensate a little more adequately the teachers in our communities if we were conscious of their importance.' Want some activities to recognize your favorite teachers? The websites of the National PTA and NEA, and the We Are Teachers site, all have ideas and projects. Many restaurants businesses have deals and specials for teachers, too – there's several specials on gift cards, should you want to give a teacher something to fortify themselves away from work. Here's a roundup. Chipotle Teacher Appreciation Week giveaway Through May 13, teachers – and healthcare workers (it's also National Nurse Appreciation Week) – can sign up online to be among the 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers to be randomly selected to win a free burrito. Those selected will get an email to verify their employment status via as long as they verify within 48 hours the get a free burrito e-card. Chipotle, which says it has given $16 million in free Chipotle to educators and medical professionals since 2016, will also be using its Round-Up for Real Change feature on the Chipotle app and to support the Kids In Need Foundation and American Nurses Foundation. Hilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton Teachers can get deals this summer at six Florida properties – Miami (use booking code PK5), Miami Beach (code P1), Deerfield Beach (code PL5), Fort Lauderdale (code PL5), Tampa (code TEAP) and Tampa (convention center; code TEP). Smoothie King Teachers get 20% off their in-store order May 6-8 when they show their valid working ID. Sonic Drive-In For Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), the fast-food chain has three exclusive deals for members of the Sonic Teachers' Circle rewards program – a free Sonic Snack or side with purchase, buy one Sonic Blast, get one free, and a $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger. To join the free rewards program, download the Sonic app (then create an account, go into Settings, tap Profile icon, tap Account and select "I'm a Teacher"). Staples During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-10), teachers can get 20% off their in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID. They can also get a free 12-pack of Tru Red Stick Pens (one per customer while supplies last; find the coupons in the Staples app). More National Teachers Day and Teachers Appreciation Week deals Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant: Teachers and school staff get a 20% discount off their entire check at all locations on May 6. Teachers and school staff get a 20% discount off their entire check at all locations on May 6. Atomic Wings: Teachers can enjoy a free 5-piece order of boneless wings with fries on May 6 (available for dine-in only). Teachers can enjoy a free 5-piece order of boneless wings with fries on May 6 (available for dine-in only). Bad Daddy's: The burger bar chain has its Bad Ass Margaritas priced at $5 on Monday, May 5, and $8 for the rest of the month. Also this week, get half-price appetizers during the two hours before closing time. The burger bar chain has its Bad Ass Margaritas priced at $5 on Monday, May 5, and $8 for the rest of the month. Also this week, get half-price appetizers during the two hours before closing time. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Teachers can sign up online to participate in the Awesome Achievement Program and get up to 90 certificates per school year to honor 'Awesome Achiever' students. Students can show the certificate to get a free Snickers Pizookie. And when they dine in to redeem their award, they'll be congratulated by the restaurant manager and given an Awesome Achiever silicone bracelet. Teachers can sign up online to participate in the Awesome Achievement Program and get up to 90 certificates per school year to honor 'Awesome Achiever' students. Students can show the certificate to get a free Snickers Pizookie. And when they dine in to redeem their award, they'll be congratulated by the restaurant manager and given an Awesome Achiever silicone bracelet. Box Tops for Education: During May, which is also Teacher Appreciation Month, get a $5 bonus for your school when you download the Box Tops app and scan your first receipt. (Use code TEACHER to get the bonus.) During May, which is also Teacher Appreciation Month, get a $5 bonus for your school when you download the Box Tops app and scan your first receipt. (Use code TEACHER to get the bonus.) Doodleface: For Teachers Appreciation Week (May 5–9) get 20% off the sustainable, smudge-free crayon boards online and Amazon (use the code 20LOVETEACH). Eddie Merlot's: All week, teachers get a free dessert with purchase of an entrée (must have a valid teacher's ID to get the deal; not valid with any other offer or discounts and foes not include items from the Dessert for Two menu). All week, teachers get a free dessert with purchase of an entrée (must have a valid teacher's ID to get the deal; not valid with any other offer or discounts and foes not include items from the Dessert for Two menu). Einstein Bros. Bagels: Get 20% off all gift card purchases made online (deal is good through June 24). Get 20% off all gift card purchases made online (deal is good through June 24). The Greene Turtle: Teachers get a free meal on May 6. Show a valid teacher ID and get a free dine-in meal valued up to $15. Teachers get a free meal on May 6. Show a valid teacher ID and get a free dine-in meal valued up to $15. Grimaldi's: Get 15% off orders May 5-9 at all participating locations (just show your valid school ID to get the discount). Get 15% off orders May 5-9 at all participating locations (just show your valid school ID to get the discount). Happy Joe's: Teachers get 20% off their order at participating locations during the week (show valid school ID). Teachers get 20% off their order at participating locations during the week (show valid school ID). Hat Creek Burger Company: All school staff can get a free Little Hat Burger on May 6. No purchase necessary; offer is good for dine-in or takeout. All school staff can get a free Little Hat Burger on May 6. No purchase necessary; offer is good for dine-in or takeout. la Madeleine: Buy one get one bakery item free on May 6 (get the deal in the Bonjour Rewards app; no ID required). Logan's Roadhouse: Teachers get 20% off when they order an entrée May 5-12 (show a valid ID). Teachers get 20% off when they order an entrée May 5-12 (show a valid ID). McAlister's Deli: Teachers get a free big tea May 5-12 in-store at participating locations with their badge or ID. Offer valid in-store only. Teachers can also enter to win a catered lunch for up to 30; just complete the online entry form. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes: Buy one get one burgers on May 7 when you show your ID (the offer is good in store at participating locations only; one per customer). Buy one get one burgers on May 7 when you show your ID (the offer is good in store at participating locations only; one per customer). Mountain Mike's Pizza: Teachers get 15% off all pizzas May 6-9 with the code APPRECIATE25. Museum of Illusions: Educators get free admission to the 29 locations across the U.S. and during Teacher Appreciation Week can register with their work email to be one of three winners in a raffle for Museum of Illusions goodie bags Educators get free admission to the 29 locations across the U.S. and during Teacher Appreciation Week can register with their work email to be one of three winners in a raffle for Museum of Illusions goodie bags Old Chicago: With every $50 spent on gift cards, get a $10 bonus card - and through May 5, get two bonus cards with your $50 purchase made online. Receive a free Starter when you join OC rewards and complete your first visit. With every $50 spent on gift cards, get a $10 bonus card - and through May 5, get two bonus cards with your $50 purchase made online. Receive a free Starter when you join OC rewards and complete your first visit. Original ChopShop: Teachers get 10% off dine-in and carryout orders May 5–9 (show valid badge or ID). Teachers get 10% off dine-in and carryout orders May 5–9 (show valid badge or ID). The Parking Spot: Teachers already get a 10% discount but in the month of May they get 25% off any reservation made for travel through the end of 2025. Teachers already get a 10% discount but in the month of May they get 25% off any reservation made for travel through the end of 2025. Peter Piper Pizza: Teachers get a free 7-inch 1-topping personal pizza from May 5 to May 9, available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (offer good at Arizona and Albuquerque locations with valid school ID). Petlibro: Get 20% off Petlibro devices, which include automatic feeders and drinking fountains for cats and dogs, on May 6 with the code TEACHERSPET. Get 20% off Petlibro devices, which include automatic feeders and drinking fountains for cats and dogs, on May 6 with the code TEACHERSPET. Picazzo's: Teachers who dine in May 5-9 will get a $10 gift card to use on a return visit (while supplies last). Teachers who dine in May 5-9 will get a $10 gift card to use on a return visit (while supplies last). Samsung: The electronics giant has special savings during the month of May on some interactive displays and monitors for Teacher Appreciation Week including $300 off the Interactive Display (available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models), a $620 discount on the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor, $300 off the curved 34-inch ViewFinity S65VC and up to $360 off the 34-inch ViewFinity S65TC monitor. The electronics giant has special savings during the month of May on some interactive displays and monitors for Teacher Appreciation Week including $300 off the Interactive Display (available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models), a $620 discount on the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 monitor, $300 off the curved 34-inch ViewFinity S65VC and up to $360 off the 34-inch ViewFinity S65TC monitor. Shipley Do-Nuts: Teachers and other heroes get a free half dozen donuts May 4-6 (no purchase necessary). Stitch Fix: The online styling service is giving teachers and educators 25% off their first order May 5-9 to update their wardrobe. To get the deal, sign up on the Stitch Fix site to take a style quiz and get verified by (The offer is good for 90 days after verification.) The online styling service is giving teachers and educators 25% off their first order May 5-9 to update their wardrobe. To get the deal, sign up on the Stitch Fix site to take a style quiz and get verified by (The offer is good for 90 days after verification.) Sullivan's Steakhouse: All teachers get a free dessert from May 5-9 with the purchase of an entrée. Just show your valid teacher's ID. All teachers get a free dessert from May 5-9 with the purchase of an entrée. Just show your valid teacher's ID. Taziki's: With every $50 you spend on gift cards, you get a $10 voucher which you can redeem when you dine-in through Aug. 31. (Deal good at participating locations to June 15). With every $50 you spend on gift cards, you get a $10 voucher which you can redeem when you dine-in through Aug. 31. (Deal good at participating locations to June 15). Tim Hortons: To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can buy one dozen and another dozen of equal or lesser value free, or buy a dozen donuts and get a half dozen of equal or lesser value free. (Offer is good throughout the month of May. Find and activate the offer in the app before placing your order.) To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can buy one dozen and another dozen of equal or lesser value free, or buy a dozen donuts and get a half dozen of equal or lesser value free. (Offer is good throughout the month of May. Find and activate the offer in the app before placing your order.) Tijuana Flats: Teachers get 20% off their entire dine-in or carryout purchase on May 7. Show your valid ID and mention code NURTEA25 to get the deal. (Limit one discount per check, per ID or badge. Additional charges apply for steak and shrimp.) Teachers get 20% off their entire dine-in or carryout purchase on May 7. Show your valid ID and mention code NURTEA25 to get the deal. (Limit one discount per check, per ID or badge. Additional charges apply for steak and shrimp.) Vitality Bowls: Teachers get 20% off From May 5–9 with a valid teacher ID. Teachers get 20% off From May 5–9 with a valid teacher ID. Whataburger: Teachers get a free breakfast menu item – options include Taquito with cheese or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit – May 5-9 from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with a valid teacher ID (offer good for dine-in, drive-thru and take out; not available in-app). The fast food restaurant chain is giving 75 teachers each $1,000 for their schools. To nominate educators for future recognition, contact Whataburger Community Connections. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
