Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Discounts and deals include free food, drinks and other discounts

As the school year comes to a close, teachers across the U.S. are being showered with discounts and deals during Teacher Appreciation Week. It's like Black Friday, but instead of people fighting over TVs, they're fighting over free Little Moo shakes at Mooyah Burgers.

The tradition of Teacher Appreciation Week dates back to 1953 when former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged Congress to recognize the importance of teachers. And boy, do we appreciate them! They're the ones who inspire and guide our children to become future leaders, innovators, and problem solvers. Plus, they have to deal with our kids all day, which is no easy feat.

But enough with the sappy stuff, let's talk deals! There's some disagreement about when Teacher Appreciation Week actually is, but who cares? Whenever it is, teachers can get discounts galore. And it's not just for teachers - National Nurses Week and Cinco de Mayo also mean plenty of food and drink deals.

Mooyah Burgers is really stepping up their game this year with their National Teacher and National Nurses Week deals. Through May 6th, teachers and nurses can get a free Little Moo shake with any purchase. Just show your teacher or nurse ID when ordering. Because nothing says "thank you for educating our future" like a free milkshake.

Office Depot and OfficeMax are also getting in on the action with their teacher appreciation deals. Now through July 1st, teachers with a free Office Depot and OfficeMax Rewards membership can get 30% back in bonus rewards on qualifying in-store purchases. Just present the appropriate coupon available online at officedepot.com/rewardsoffers along with a valid teacher ID and your Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards Member number at checkout. Because nothing says "we appreciate you" like office supplies.

Staples is also offering some sweet deals during Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers can get $30 back in Staples Rewards when they spend $100 or more in stores from May 7th to May 13th. Plus, they can get $15 off signs, banners, and posters when they spend $75 or more, and $10 off document printing when spending $40 or more. It's like Christmas in May!

But wait, there's more! Third-party verification service SheerID has a slew of exclusive teacher deals with partners including Crocs, Michaels, and Sleep Number. And ID.me has partnered with brands including Adidas, DirecTV, and Samsung to confirm eligibility for teacher discounts. It's like a secret society of discounted goods.

And let's not forget about Firehouse Subs. From May 8th to May 12th, they're giving teachers nationwide any free medium sub with the purchase of any medium or large sub, chips, and drink. Any medium sub is eligible, including the limited-time Smokin' Triple Stack sub. Because nothing says "we appreciate you" like a free sandwich.

And finally, for those who want to give their teachers something a little more meaningful than a milkshake or office supplies, there's the critically acclaimed new book The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession. It's a USA Today "Hottest New Book Release" and New York Times Spring Nonfiction pick. And from May 8th to May 13th, it's available for just $1.99 as an ebook. Because nothing says "we appreciate you" like a good read.

So there you have it, folks. Teacher Appreciation Week is the time to show our educators some love. Whether it's with a free milkshake, discounted office supplies, or a heartfelt book, let's make sure they know how much we appreciate them. Because without them, who knows where our future leaders, innovators, and problem solvers would be? Probably in detention.

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