Education and Learning Platforms
19. ABCmouse
ABCmouse provides an online learning platform for children in pre-K through second grade that covers reading, math, science and art through interactive activities and curriculum-aligned content. Educator access and pricing is available for teachers who want to use it as a classroom supplement or assign it to students for home practice.
20. IXL
IXL is a comprehensive K-12 learning platform that covers math, language arts, science and social studies with real-time adaptive practice and detailed skill analytics. Its educator program gives teachers access to a platform that tracks student progress across thousands of skills aligned to state and national standards.
21. Codecademy
Codecademy offers interactive coding and computer science education across dozens of programming languages and professional skills tracks. Its educator discount makes it more accessible for teachers who want to introduce coding concepts in the classroom or develop their own technical skills.
22. Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone offers educator discounts on its language-learning subscriptions that cover dozens of languages through an immersive, speech-recognition-based curriculum. For world language teachers and multilingual classrooms alike, the educator rate makes one of the most recognized language platforms significantly more affordable.
23. VitalSource
VitalSource is a digital textbook and course material platform used by educational institutions to deliver e-books and academic content to students. Its educator access program connects teachers to digital resources at reduced costs compared to print alternatives.
24. Education.com
Education.com provides printable worksheets, lesson plans, guided reading materials and educational activities for pre-K through fifth grade, organized by grade level and subject. Its educator discount gives teachers unlimited access to a library of curriculum-aligned resources for classroom and home use.
Books and Media
25. Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble offers educator discounts on books, school supplies and classroom reading materials through its educator program. The discount applies both online and in-store, making it one of the more flexible purchasing options for teachers building a classroom library or shopping for read-alouds.
26. Books-A-Million
Books-A-Million offers educator pricing on its wide selection of books, educational materials and classroom essentials. Its Millionaire’s Club membership adds further savings on top of the educator discount for teachers who shop for books regularly.
Office and General Supplies
27. Staples
Staples offers educator discounts on school supplies, tech accessories, printer paper, organizational products and in-store print services. The Staples rewards program earns points on every purchase, adding a loyalty layer to an already discounted shopping experience.
28. Office Depot and OfficeMax
Office Depot and OfficeMax carry a broad range of classroom and office essentials, from printer cartridges and notebooks to chairs and whiteboards, with educator pricing available through their teacher discount program. The store’s teacher-appreciation program also includes additional seasonal promotions specifically for educators.
Clothing and Fashion
29. Adidas
Adidas offers educator discounts on footwear, clothing and accessories through SheerID. Verify your teacher status through the Adidas website and the discount will apply to a full lineup of athletic apparel and the brand’s signature sneakers.
30. Under Armour
Under Armour offers educator discounts through SheerID on its performance athletic wear, training shoes and accessories. The discount makes it easier to invest in gear built for active, on-your-feet-all-day teaching schedules.
31. Lands’ End
Lands’ End offers educator discounts on clothing, bags and home goods through its teacher discount program. Its lineup leans toward durable, classic styles. It’s exactly the kind of wardrobe investment that holds up through a full school year.
32. Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor offers teacher discounts on its women’s workwear and professional clothing through its educator discount portal. For teachers who dress professionally and want elevated basics at a more accessible price, Ann Taylor’s discount makes the investment significantly more reasonable.
33. Loft
Loft offers educator discounts on its women’s clothing through its teacher discount program, covering the tailored, versatile pieces that transition from classroom to weekend without effort. Verify your educator status on the Loft website to unlock the current offer.
34. Madewell
Madewell offers educator discounts on its women’s clothing, denim and accessories through its teacher discount portal. Its well-crafted jeans and classic basics are a natural fit for teachers who want quality everyday clothing that holds up across a full school year, and the educator discount makes the investment meaningfully more accessible, especially on its beloved denim styles.
35. JanSport
JanSport is an iconic backpack brand that offers a wide range of backpacks, bags and accessories through its teacher discount program via UniDays. Its products are built for durability and backed by a lifetime guarantee, making JanSport a particularly practical choice for teachers who carry laptops, lesson materials and personal belongings every single day.
Footwear
36. Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens offers educator discounts on boots, shoes and sandals. For teachers who spend hours on their feet, Dr. Martens’ reputation for durability makes the discount particularly useful.
37. Clarks
Clarks offers educator discounts on its comfort-forward footwear. Its shoes are built around cushioning and support, which is a natural fit for the demands of a full teaching day.
38. Skechers
Skechers offers educator discounts on its footwear. Its memory foam and slip-resistant styles are particularly popular among educators who prioritize all-day comfort.
Accessories and Jewelry
39. Kate Spade New York
Kate Spade New York offers educator discounts on handbags, wallets, accessories and clothing. Verify your status through the Kate Spade website to unlock a meaningful discount on the brand’s colorful, signature designs that rarely go on sale.
40. Coach
Coach offers educator discounts on handbags, leather goods and accessories. For teachers looking to invest in a quality bag that holds up to daily use and heavy loads, Coach’s educator pricing makes the purchase more justifiable.
41. Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott offers educator discounts on jewelry and accessories through its teacher appreciation program. The brand’s colorful, customizable pieces are popular gifts as well; the educator discount applies whether you’re shopping for yourself or for someone else.
Furniture and Home Office
42. Herman Miller
Herman Miller offers educator pricing on its ergonomic chairs, desks and home office furniture. For teachers who spend significant time at a desk grading papers or planning lessons, a Herman Miller chair is one of the better long-term investments available. The educator discount brings its premium pricing into more realistic territory.
43. Autonomous
Autonomous offers educator discounts on its standing desks, ergonomic chairs and home office accessories through its education program. Its products are particularly popular with teachers who’ve set up dedicated home workspaces and want furniture that supports extended work sessions.
44. FlexiSpot
FlexiSpot offers educator discounts on its standing desks, desk converters and ergonomic seating. Its lineup covers a wide range of price points, making it one of the more accessible ergonomic furniture options for teachers working with a limited home office budget.
Mattresses and Sleep
45. Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm offers teacher discounts through its educator appreciation program, which applies to purchases across its broad selection of mattress brands and price points. As the largest mattress retailer in the country, it gives educators access to a wider range of options than most brand-direct programs offer.
46. Casper
Casper offers educator discounts on its mattresses, pillows and sleep accessories. Its mattresses include a 100-night trial and free shipping, making the purchase essentially risk-free for teachers who want to try before fully committing.
47. Nectar Sleep Mattress
Nectar offers educator discounts on its memory foam and hybrid mattresses, which already carry some of the most competitive pricing in the category. The combination of an educator discount and Nectar’s frequent sitewide sales can produce meaningful savings on a purchase that most people make once a decade.
Glasses and Eyewear
48. EyeBuyDirect
EyeBuyDirect is an online eyewear retailer that offers prescription glasses, sunglasses and blue-light glasses at significantly lower prices than traditional optical retailers. Its teacher discount provides verified teachers with additional savings on an already budget-friendly catalog of frames and lenses.
49. GlassesUSA
GlassesUSA is one of the largest online eyewear retailers in the country, carrying thousands of frames in a wide range of styles and price points with prescription lens options. Its teacher discount program provides verified educators with reduced pricing on prescription glasses, sunglasses and specialty eyewear.
50. DIFF Eyewear
DIFF Eyewear is a fashion-forward eyewear brand with a buy-one-give-one charitable model; for every pair purchased, the brand donates a pair of reading glasses or eye care to someone in need. Its teacher discount provides verified educators with reduced pricing on its stylish sunglasses and optical frame collections.
Every Rakuten Partner Store With a Teacher Discount
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Stores |
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Electronics and Technology |
Acer, Apple, Asus, Best Buy, Dell Technologies, Epson Store, HP, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Logitech, Newegg, Samsung, TechSmith, Wacom |
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Software and Apps |
Adobe, Autodesk, Corel, DataCamp, Grammarly, MacPaw, Parallels, Setapp |
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Clothing and Fashion |
Adidas, Alo Yoga, Ann Taylor, Champion USA, Chico’s, Express, Frenchtoast, J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, Lands’ End, Loft, Madewell, Reebok, Soma, Spanx, Talbots, Tommy John, Under Armour, White House Black Market |
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Footwear |
Clarks, Cole Haan, Crocs, Dr. Martens, HeyDude Shoes, Oofos, Rothy’s, Skechers, Vionic |
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Accessories and Bags |
Coach, JanSport, Kate Spade New York, Kendra Scott, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley, Vera Bradley Online Outlet, Vera Bradley Outlet |
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Eyewear |
Blenders Eyewear, DIFF Eyewear, EyeBuyDirect, GlassesUSA, Knockaround, Pair Eyewear |
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Classroom and School Supplies |
Carson Dellosa Education, Crayola, Discount School Supply, For Teachers Only, Highlights, Oriental Trading Company, Really Good Stuff, SmileMakers, The Scholastic Store, The Supplies Shops, Utrecht Art Supplies |
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Office Supplies |
Office Depot and OfficeMax, Quill, Staples, Staples Print & Marketing Services, The Container Store |
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Books and Media |
Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million, Britannica Store |
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Education and Learning Platforms |
ABCmouse, ABCya, Adventure Academy, Cengage Brain, CliffsNotes.com, Codecademy, Education.com, IXL, Learn and Play, Rosetta Stone, Savvy Learning, VitalSource |
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Kids and Toys |
Build-A-Bear, Fat Brain Toys, KiwiCo, Lego, Melissa & Doug |
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Mattresses and Sleep |
Avocado Green Mattress, Bear Mattress, Casper, DreamCloud Mattress, Layla, Leesa, Mattress Firm, Nectar Sleep Mattress, Nolah Sleep, Puffy, Purple, Saatva, Sleep Number, Tempur-Pedic |
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Health and Fitness |
24 Hour Fitness, Hydrow, Hyperice, Peloton, Therabody, Tonal, TRX Training |
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Furniture and Home Office |
Autonomous, FlexiSpot, Herman Miller, Lovesac, X-Chair |
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Entertainment and Experiences |
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Sesame Place |
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Telecom and Wireless |
AT&T Wireless, Verizon |
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Beauty and Wellness |
Supergoop!, Thrive Causemetics |
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General Retail |
Target |
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Other |
Jostens |
How to Access Teacher Discounts
Most teacher discounts on this list are unlocked in one of two ways:
- SheerID is the most widely used educator verification platform among retail brands. It’s free to use and confirms your employment status through your school or district email address or supporting documentation. Many of the stores above use SheerID as their verification gateway; verify once and you can use the same credentials across multiple participating brands.
- Institutional email verification is even simpler: Some stores accept a .edu or school district email address at registration to unlock educator pricing without any third-party platform. If you have a school-issued email, it’s often the fastest path to a discount.
For in-store purchases, a school ID, an employment verification letter or a pay stub from a qualifying institution is commonly accepted at the register. Check each store’s terms before shopping in person.
Earn Rakuten Cash Back on Your Purchase
Every store on this list is a Rakuten partner, which means eligible purchases can earn Cash Back that gets deposited into your Rakuten account and paid out quarterly. That Cash Back runs on top of your teacher discount, not instead of it: The educator price reduces what you pay at checkout, and Rakuten earns on that discounted total. (Although most stores allow you to stack teacher discounts and Rakuten Cash Back, the occasional store won’t. Make sure to check the terms and conditions before you complete your purchase.)
The Rakuten browser extension handles Cash Back activation automatically at participating stores. It also surfaces any verified coupon codes available at checkout and applies the best one, so your teacher discount, a promo code and Cash Back may all work together on the same transaction.
For teachers making regular purchases on classroom supplies, tech tools and professional clothing throughout the year, that Cash Back accumulates to a meaningful amount.
FAQs About Teacher Discounts
How do teacher discounts work?
Most teacher discounts require verifying your current employment as an educator through a school or district email address, a SheerID verification or documentation presented in-store. Once verified, the discount is applied at checkout, either automatically, through a promo code or via a reduced pricing tier in your account.
What is SheerID?
SheerID is a free educator verification platform used by many retailers to confirm teacher status before unlocking discount pricing. You provide your school email and sometimes supporting documentation, SheerID confirms your eligibility, and the discount is unlocked at participating stores. One verification can apply across multiple brands.
Do teacher discounts apply both online and in-store?
Most programs offer both options, though the verification method differs. Online purchases typically verify through SheerID or a school email address. In-store purchases often accept a school ID or employment documentation at the register. Check each store’s terms before visiting a store specifically for the discount.
Can I earn Rakuten Cash Back on purchases made with a teacher discount?
Yes, at participating Rakuten partner stores. Teacher discounts reduce your checkout price and Rakuten Cash Back is earned on the amount you spend, so both can apply to the same transaction. Some stores won’t allow you to stack them, though, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before you complete your purchase.
How long do teacher discounts last?
Teacher discounts are typically standing offers available year-round to verified educators, not limited-time promotions. Most programs require annual reverification of your employment status. The discount remains active as long as you can confirm you’re currently employed in an eligible role.
