Milwaukee City Wire

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6-10, showing gratitude for the hard work and dedication of educators. The week serves as a national recognition of the vital role teachers play in shaping the lives of students. As stated by an unnamed source, "Educators affect students’ intellectual growth and so much more, and their influence shapes the adult that students become. The effect they have is lifelong."

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, various national companies and local establishments are offering discounts to educators. These discounts aim to show appreciation for the tireless efforts of teachers in educating and nurturing the future generations. For example, Adidas is providing a 30 percent discount on online purchases and 15 percent off at factory outlets for teachers who verify their work status through ID.me. Apple is offering discounted education pricing on Macs, iPads, and accessories for teachers of all grade levels.

Other companies like Costco, Crocs, and Home Chef are also extending special offers to educators as a token of appreciation for their hard work. Costco is giving new teacher members a Cost shop card, while Crocs and Home Chef are offering discounts on purchases made by verified teachers.

Local businesses are also participating in honoring educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. Half Price Books is providing a 10 percent discount for educators with a renewable Educator Discount Card, and Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to Wisconsin K-12 teachers upon presenting a valid school ID.

Furthermore, clothing and retail stores like J.Crew, L.L. Bean, and Madewell are giving exclusive discounts to teachers upon verifying their employment status. These discounts aim to acknowledge the important role teachers play in shaping the minds of future generations.

Overall, Teacher Appreciation Week serves as a reminder of the significant impact educators have on society. As a spokesperson for Milwaukee Public Schools expressed, "Milwaukee Public Schools thanks teachers for their dedication and hard work this week and every week!" The various discounts and offers provided by companies and businesses are a small gesture of thanks to the teachers who work tirelessly to educate and inspire students every day.