Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Free Food, Special Deals & Big Discounts for Educators
As the school year nears its end and summer break approaches, it’s time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on our teachers. National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 runs from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9, with National Teacher Day on Tuesday, May 6 — a chance to say “thank you” to the educators who work tirelessly to shape young minds.
Why Teachers Deserve the Spotlight
According to a 2023 Gallup poll, 73% of parents with K-12 students rate their children’s teachers as “excellent” or “good” — a heartening increase from 71% in 2018. Still, teaching isn’t without its challenges. A recent Pew Research (April 2024) survey found that 77% of teachers feel their jobs are “frequently stressful,” and 68% say it can be “overwhelming.”
Despite these challenges, most teachers remain committed to their calling. Yet, many feel underappreciated. That’s why Horace Mann Educators Corporation (www.horacemann.com), which offers insurance and financial services to educators, is extending appreciation with a full month of virtual events, weekly giveaways, and two $2,500 travel gift cards from Liberty Travel (www.libertytravel.com).
What Is Teacher Appreciation Week?
Teacher Appreciation Week was first launched by the National PTA (www.pta.org) in 1984 to honor educators. The idea actually dates back to 1953, when First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt advocated for a national day recognizing teachers. As she put it:
“It is quite impossible to give teachers monetary compensation alone that will repay for their devotion…”
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Teacher Freebies & Discounts (May 5–10, 2025)
Here’s a roundup of the best deals, discounts, and freebies just for teachers:
🎁 Food & Restaurant Deals
- Chipotle: Chipotle.com – Through May 13, teachers and healthcare workers can enter to win one of 100,000 free burrito e-cards. Sign up and verify via ID.me.
- Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant: Abuelos.com – On May 6, educators get 20% off their bill.
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: BJsRestaurants.com – Teachers can join the “Awesome Achievement Program” to reward students with free desserts.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels: Einsteinbros.com – 20% off all online gift card purchases through June 24.
- The Greene Turtle: TheGreenTurtle.com – Free meal (up to $15) for teachers on May 6 with valid school ID.
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: GrimaldisPizzeria.com – 15% off May 5–9 for teachers who show ID.
- Happy Joe’s: HappyJoes.com – 20% off for teachers during the entire week.
- Hat Creek Burger Company: HatCreekBurgers.com – Free Little Hat Burger on May 6; dine-in or takeout.
- Original ChopShop: OriginalChopShop.com – 10% off all orders for teachers from May 5–9.
- Peter Piper Pizza: PeterPiperPizza.com – Free 7-inch pizza May 5–9 from 3–7 p.m. (Arizona & Albuquerque only).
- Shipley Do-Nuts: ShipleyDoNuts.com – Free half-dozen donuts May 4–6, no purchase required.
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Café: Tazikis.com – Spend $50 on gift cards, get a $10 voucher (offer valid until June 15).
- Tim Hortons: TimHortons.com – Tims Rewards members get BOGO deals on dozens of donuts all month. Activate offer in the app.
- Tijuana Flats: TijuanaFlats.com – 20% off dine-in or carryout on May 7. Mention code NURTEA25.
💻 Tech & Gear Discounts
- Samsung: Samsung.com – Up to $620 off monitors and $300 off interactive displays for teachers this May. Deals include:
- $300 off Interactive Display (65″, 75″, 86″)
- $620 off ViewFinity S9 (27″)
- $300 off curved ViewFinity S65VC (34″)
- $360 off ViewFinity S65TC (34″)
- The Parking Spot: TheParkingSpot.com – Educators usually get 10% off, but for May, it’s 25% off all bookings for 2025 travel.
🎉 A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Way
Whether you’re sending a heartfelt note, surprising your favorite teacher with a sweet treat, or simply saying “thank you,” your gesture matters more than you might think. These special offers are just one way to celebrate the educators who go above and beyond, every day.
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