A Running List of Free and Discounted Services for Teachers

It has been incredibly challenging to be a teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic. To thank them for rising to the occasion, many companies are offering free and discounted services to the educators who continue to put their students first. Whether it's new pair of shoes, a less-expensive Costco membership or finding a new way to connect with your students, these free and discounted services may help make things a little easier to manage right now.

Apparel & accessories

Vineyard Vines is offering a 15% discount to thank teachers, educators, and administrators. To receive your code, you’ll need to verify your eligibility through SheerID.

Champion is offering a 10% discount to all educators, including retired teachers.

If you’re in need of a new bag, Dagne Dover is offering teachers 20% off their purchase.

Teachers can take 50% off their purchase from Reebok. To qualify, you’ll have to verify your status with ID.me first.

For all your unmentionable needs, ThirdLove is giving a 15% discount code to educators that can be used on any item on the site.

Hanes is offering a 10% discount to all educators, including retired teachers. To receive the code, you’ll have to verify your ID through ID.me.

Teachers can save 10% on a purchase from TOMS with the code TEACHER10.

Coolframes, a site that specializes in eyewear, is offering a 5% discount for teachers.

Teachers can save 20% on their purchases from Karen Kane after verifying their eligibility.

Madewell is offering teachers a 15% discount on their online orders.

Educational resources

Loom, a video service that allows users to record their screens and audio during video calls, is now offering free lifetime access for teachers.

The game-based learning platform Kahoot! is providing teachers with free access to its premium subscription, which will help educators stay connected with their students and fellow teachers.

“Caring for Each Other and Ourselves During The Coronavirus,” an ebook that frames the coronavirus in a way that young children can understand, can be downloaded for free.

National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning are providing six free lessons for elementary, middle, and high schoolers that teach students about the coronavirus and what they can do to protect themselves and others.

Food & grocery

Teachers who sign up for a Costco membership will receive a $30 Costco Shop Card. To redeem your gift card, you’ll have to verify your ID through SheerID.

Health & wellness

Headspace, a meditation app that we recommend, is offering free access to all K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff.

Home & entertainment

Verizon is offering teachers discounted unlimited wireless plans starting at $30 per line per month with 4 lines. Head to their discount page to check your eligibility (and for more specifics on pricing).

AT&T is offering teachers (along with frontline workers, nurses, physicians, military members, and veterans) discounted unlimited plans starting at $27 per line for 4 lines.