Teacher discounts have shrunk at some big names (Staples ended its program in 2024, Best Buy has none) and grown at others (HOKA added teachers in May 2026). This table lists what teachers can get today, checked against each retailer’s own terms.
| Retailer | Discount | Limit | Who qualifies | Where | Verification | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas | 30% off select full-price items | Up to $250, one use; ends Dec 31, 2026 | Teachers | adidas.com/us | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Anker | 10-15% (Student Beans) | Single-use, no stacking | Teachers and students | anker.com | Student Beans | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Apple | Education pricing (e.g., $100 off MacBook Air) | Yearly quantity limits | K-12 employees, college faculty and staff | Online + Apple Stores | UNiDAYS / self-certification | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| AT&T | 20% Premium / 15% Extra / 10% Value 2.0 | Yearly re-certification | K-12 teachers, college faculty | Online + stores | AT&T form | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Best Buy | No teacher discount | Oct 7, 2026 source | ||||
| Costco | New members: $40/$20 Shop Card | First year | Teachers, faculty, staff | Online sign-up | SheerID | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Crocs | 15% off select styles | Single-use code | Teachers | Crocs.com only | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| HOKA | 15% off (since May 2026) | 6 uses per year | Teachers | Online only | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Michaels | 15% off entire purchase incl. sale items | One per day | Pre-K to post-grad teachers, staff, homeschool, daycare | Online + in store | SheerID | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| New Balance | 15% off full-price items | One code per 30 days | Teachers | newbalance.com only | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Nike | 10% off most items | First $500 per code; new code every 7 days | K-12 and university teachers, faculty, staff | Nike.com and app only | SheerID | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Parallels | 50% off 1-year subscription | Renews at 50% while eligible | Faculty and staff at accredited colleges | Online | Proxi.ID | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Sam's Club | New members: Club $20, Plus $50 | First year | US teachers | Online sign-up | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Staples | No teacher discount (ended 2024) | Oct 7, 2026 source | ||||
| T-Mobile | No teacher plan; Work Perks 15% if employer partners | Employees of Work Perks partners | Work Perks | Oct 7, 2026 source | ||
| Target | Periodic: 10% (May 3-9) and 20% one purchase (Jul 5-Sep 12, 2026) | Events; Circle 360 $49/yr year-round | K-12 and college teachers, staff, daycare | Online + in store | SheerID | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Under Armour | 20% (10% at Factory House) | None stated | Teachers | Online + Brand House stores | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
| Verizon | 10% per line on Simplicity; $10-$25/account on myPlan | One group discount per account | Employed K-12 teachers and college faculty | Online + stores | ID.me | Oct 7, 2026 source |
What the fine print shows
- Biggest single saving: adidas 30% off select full-price items, once, up to $250.
- Best for software: Parallels gives faculty and staff 50% off, renewing at 50% while eligible.
- Gone: Staples Classroom Rewards ended around March 2024; Best Buy has no teacher program.
- New: HOKA added teachers and students in May 2026 (15%).
- Nike requires a school-issued email address and accepts documents such as a pay stub from the last 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Which stores have a teacher discount in 2026?
Among those we checked: Nike (10% online), adidas (30% once, up to $250), Under Armour (20%), New Balance (15%), Crocs (15%), HOKA (15%) and Parallels (50% for faculty and staff).
Does Staples still have a teacher discount?
No. Staples ended Classroom Rewards around March 2024; teachers earn the standard Easy Rewards rate.
CoupBuzz re-checks these programs against each retailer’s own pages and updates this page when they change. Last check: October 7, 2026. How we verify.