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We've verified 12 current perks for teachers & educators across 12 providers. Most require a one-time verification or activation — none apply automatically, and every one below links to its source.
Teacher discounts are real, substantial, and scattered across so many separate verification portals that almost nobody collects them all. The verified set right now: Michaels takes 15% off every purchase for verified teachers — classroom supply runs included. Headspace is free for K-12 educators. Verizon discounts phone plans for verified teachers. The professional software tier is remarkable on its own: Microsoft 365 free with a school email, Canva-class design tools via Figma's education plan, free Autodesk software, JetBrains IDEs, and GitHub's educator benefits. Apple and Samsung both run education storefronts that include educators, and Adobe prices Creative Cloud for teachers. Verification is the recurring toll — SheerID here, school email there — but each one is a few minutes and most last a school year or more. Below, every educator perk we've verified, with its exact claim path. Run the list once in September and the stack quietly works for you all year.
Adobe
Adobe Creative Cloud education pricing
Verified August 25, 2026
- Worth
- Discounted first year for students and teachers (see current price)
- Who gets it
- Students and teachers with eligible school verification
How to claim it
- Buy through adobe.com’s student & teacher store.
- Verify eligibility with your school email or documentation.
Apple
Apple education pricing on Mac and iPad
Verified July 14, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; education pricing on eligible devices
- Who gets it
- College students, parents buying for them, and educators at any level
How to claim it
- Shop the Apple Education Store online.
- Verify eligibility if prompted (UNiDAYS).
Autodesk
Autodesk software free for students and educators
Verified June 10, 2026
- Worth
- Free access to professional design software
- Who gets it
- Students and educators at qualified institutions
How to claim it
- Create an education account at autodesk.com/education.
- Verify eligibility and download the software you need.
Figma
Figma free education plan
Verified June 22, 2026
- Worth
- Free professional features for students and educators
- Who gets it
- Students and educators at eligible institutions
How to claim it
- Apply at figma.com/education.
- Verify your school status.
GitHub
GitHub Education benefits for teachers
Verified August 4, 2026
- Worth
- Free GitHub tools and benefits for verified teachers
- Who gets it
- Educators at accredited institutions
How to claim it
- Apply at education.github.com/teachers.
- Verify your academic status.
Headspace
Free Headspace for K-12 teachers
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- Free subscription for eligible educators
- Who gets it
- K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff in the US, UK, CA, AU
How to claim it
- Go to headspace.com/educators.
- Verify with your school email to unlock the free subscription.
JetBrains
JetBrains IDEs free for students and teachers
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- Free professional IDE licenses while you study or teach
- Who gets it
- Students and faculty with academic verification
How to claim it
- Apply at jetbrains.com with your school email or ISIC card.
- Renew annually while eligible.
Michaels
Michaels teacher discount
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- 15% off your entire purchase including sale items, for verified teachers
- Who gets it
- Verified educators (Michaels Rewards educator verification)
How to claim it
- Create a Michaels Rewards account and complete educator verification.
- The discount applies at checkout in store and online.
Microsoft
Free Microsoft 365 Education for students and teachers
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- Free with a valid school email address
- Who gets it
- Students and educators at eligible institutions
How to claim it
- Enter your school email at the Microsoft 365 Education page.
- Sign in to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams free.
Notion
Notion free for students and educators
Verified July 13, 2026
- Worth
- Free Education plan with school email
- Who gets it
- Students and educators with a school email address
How to claim it
- Sign up with your school email at Notion’s education page.
- The Education plan applies automatically.
Samsung
Samsung education offers program
Verified August 23, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; exclusive education pricing
- Who gets it
- Students, parents, and educators with verification
How to claim it
- Join the Samsung education offers program online.
- Shop with your verified education account.
Verizon
Verizon teacher discount
Verified June 14, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; monthly plan discount
- Who gets it
- Teachers and school staff with verification
How to claim it
- Go to Verizon’s discounts pages for those who serve.
- Verify your educator status to apply the discount.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who counts as a "teacher" for these programs?
It varies — some cover only K-12 classroom teachers (Headspace), others include school staff and higher-ed educators (Apple, Microsoft). Each perk lists the eligibility its provider states.
How do programs verify teacher status?
Usually a school email address or a verification service like SheerID or ID.me, occasionally a school ID or paystub. It’s one-time or annual per program.
Are these discounts for classroom purchases only?
Some (like Michaels’ teacher discount) apply to your purchases broadly; others are tied to educational use. The provider’s terms on each linked page govern.
The monthly check
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We re-verify every perk for teachers & educators weekly. One monthly email: what changed, expired, or launched.
Keep going
Every perk above links to the first-party page our system fetched and verified — see how verification works. Provider terms can change between our weekly checks; the badge shows each perk's last confirmed date.