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09-05-2025
- Politics
Congress celebrates impactful teachers: 'We certainly do appreciate them'
Lawmakers are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 by paying tribute to the educators who helped them ascend to Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said his wife and mother-in-law, who were both educators, are his favorite teachers. Johnson added that his classroom teachers along the way positively influenced the "trajectory" of his life. "I credit so many of those people, in many ways, for being in the position I'm in now," Johnson told ABC News. "Teachers are one of the most underpaid professions, so we certainly do appreciate them," he said. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, had several teachers who greatly impacted her life, but she told ABC News that it was her high school music teacher who recognized her talents. "Not so much musical talent, but he saw the opportunity to sharpen my leadership skills and he honed in on that and allowed me to grow," De La Cruz said. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., who has worked in the banking, finance and insurance industries, said his high school math teachers helped challenge him. "That was really the building blocks for me moving on to finance and college," Donalds said. "I always appreciate them." Freshman Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., a new member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, said he's a "big fan" of teachers. He brought a teacher from his district in Washington to President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress because he said educators inspire "the next generation." Baumgartner, who comes from a family of educators, said he doesn't believe he would be where he is today without teachers. "I had nuns that taught me -- I went to a little Catholic school in a small rural community -- and I remember them making us do cursive [handwriting], which I hated, but it was kind of that discipline, that inspiration and just that love of learning that you developed, so it was great," Baumgartner told ABC News. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., praised the nation's teachers and said "the United States of America has to continue to celebrate and lift up our public schools, our educators and our capacity to make sure that people receive a first-rate education so that they have a pathway into the American dream." Several members of Jeffries' caucus are decorated educators, including Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., the 2016 National Teacher of the Year. Hayes launched the Congressional Teacher Caucus to start Teacher Appreciation Week 2025. She said the caucus aims to provide a dedicated platform for educators serving in Congress to find commonsense solutions to addressing the educational issues of today, according to a release from Hayes' office. But Hayes opposes the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. She is squarely focused on defending public educators from the threats to winnow down the agency and launched the caucus in response to them. "I believe deeply in public education, and I'll always advocate not only for students but for the profession," Hayes previously told ABC News. In the upper chamber, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a former teacher, launched the "Save Our Schools" campaign to investigate attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. "The federal government has invested in our public schools," Warren said last month in an exclusive interview with ABC News. "Taking that away from our kids so that a handful of billionaires can be even richer is just plain ugly, and I will fight it with everything I've got." Warren suggested she is working with students, teachers, parents and unions to "sound the alarm" nationwide. Prior to politics, Warren was inspired by her second grade teacher to join the education ranks. "Whenever someone asked about my future, I would stand a little taller and say, 'I'm going to be a teacher,'" Warren recalled. "It guided my entire life." Dismantling and defunding teacher preparation programs will ultimately hurt the profession, according to Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev. Horsford credited his high school teacher Mr. Ware for motivating him to become the first person in his family to attain higher education. "He said he saw something in me and that I needed to believe in myself," Horsford told ABC News. "Now, to be here in Congress, and achieve some of the things that I have been able to achieve, I wouldn't have been able to do that without that education, that investment in myself, by getting my college degree," he said.
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Chipotle, Buffalo Wings and others offer huge deals and discounts for educators
2025 Teacher Appreciation Week deals Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Teachers form an essential part of society. As such, they truly deserve all the recognition they get for their constant efforts to guide humanity towards a bright and righteous Teacher Appreciation Week finally here, it's time to recognise the contribution of education across the the period is observed during the first full workweek of May every year. This year, the observance starts from May 5 (Monday). It will last through May week will be a great opportunity for students, parents, and the entire US to honour the commitment of wonderful teachers. Several eateries and fast food chains across the country have announced hard-to-resist deals for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025. Chipotle will be giving away one free burrito e-card each to 100,000 teachers and as many healthcare workers. The National Nurses Week 2025 (May 6-12) will be celebrated almost alongside Teacher Appreciation Week. As part of the scheme announced by Chipotle, educators and healthcare workers will be required to sign up for a chance to be among the randomly selected recipients of 200,000 free burrito window to sign up for the randomized giveaway will close on May 12. Those who successfully get picked for the program will receive an email for the verification of their employment status through Only those who successfully verify their employment status within 48 hours of receipt of the email will receive the Joe's will offer a teacher giveaway on May 6 (Teachers' Day). Educators with valid IDs will receive a free 24-ounce drink as part of the King will run a special offer for teachers from May 6 through May 8. The promotion entails a 20 per cent discount for teachers on in-store orders, according to USA Today. To avail the offer, educators will be required to produce a valid working ID. Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a 20 per cent discount for teachers from May 5-11. Educators will be required to present their valid IDs to avail the offer. The discount will be applicable on dine-in, call-in and even walk-in orders, as per Celebration Week is annually celebrated from Monday to Friday of the first full week of May. That period falls between May 5 and May 9 this is running a lucrative giveaway program that will randomly select 100,000 teachers who will stand to win a free burrito e-card.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Chipotle, Buffalo Wings and others offer huge deals and discounts for educators
Teachers form an essential part of society. As such, they truly deserve all the recognition they get for their constant efforts to guide humanity towards a bright and righteous future. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief and Italian FM, discusses economic issues; no mention of Pakistan With Teacher Appreciation Week finally here, it's time to recognise the contribution of education across the US. Traditionally, the period is observed during the first full workweek of May every year. This year, the observance starts from May 5 (Monday). It will last through May 9. 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week deals This week will be a great opportunity for students, parents, and the entire US to honour the commitment of wonderful teachers. Several eateries and fast food chains across the country have announced hard-to-resist deals for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025. Here are some of the deals that educators can explore during the week dedicated to them: Live Events Chipotle will be giving away one free burrito e-card each to 100,000 teachers and as many healthcare workers. The National Nurses Week 2025 (May 6-12) will be celebrated almost alongside Teacher Appreciation Week. As part of the scheme announced by Chipotle, educators and healthcare workers will be required to sign up for a chance to be among the randomly selected recipients of 200,000 free burrito e-cards. Also Read : American Idol 2025 latest updates: Check who all made it to Top 8 as participants enjoy 'Ladies Night' with Miranda Lambert The window to sign up for the randomized giveaway will close on May 12. Those who successfully get picked for the program will receive an email for the verification of their employment status through Only those who successfully verify their employment status within 48 hours of receipt of the email will receive the reward. Aroma Joe's will offer a teacher giveaway on May 6 (Teachers' Day). Educators with valid IDs will receive a free 24-ounce drink as part of the offer. Smoothie King will run a special offer for teachers from May 6 through May 8. The promotion entails a 20 per cent discount for teachers on in-store orders, according to USA Today. To avail the offer, educators will be required to produce a valid working ID. Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a 20 per cent discount for teachers from May 5-11. Educators will be required to present their valid IDs to avail the offer. The discount will be applicable on dine-in, call-in and even walk-in orders, as per Also Read : Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 2025: Here's when and how to catch the best view of the debris from Halley's comet FAQs When is Teacher Appreciation Week celebrated? Teachers' Celebration Week is annually celebrated from Monday to Friday of the first full week of May. That period falls between May 5 and May 9 this year. What is Chipotle offering this Teacher Appreciation Week? Chipotle is running a lucrative giveaway program that will randomly select 100,000 teachers who will stand to win a free burrito e-card.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teacher Appreciation Week starts today. Here's a list of food deals, discounts for teachers
If you know a teacher or have a loved one who's a teacher, it's the perfect time to show them you appreciate all they do. This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, which always falls on the first full week of May. And if you're a teacher that wants to enjoy more than just a pile of gift cards, mugs and candles cluttering your desk, there are some deals, freebies and discounts to be had. Here's how Teacher Appreciation Week started and some discounts for teachers this year. Teacher Appreciation Week has been around in the U.S. since 1986, but started as a single day in the 1950s. 'In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Congress to set aside a day to recognize teachers. Back then, it was just a single day of recognition,' according to Teachers of Tomorrow. 'However, due to the overwhelming support for honoring teachers, the National Education Association (NEA) successfully lobbied to turn it into a full week in 1986.' Now, Teacher Appreciation Week always falls on the first full week of May, with Teacher Appreciation Day celebrated within that week. Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 starts today, Monday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) and ends this Friday, May 9. Teacher Appreciation Week: Gift ideas for teachers, according to local teachers Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day always fall on the first full week of May, which means the calendar date changes every year. Teacher Appreciation Day is always celebrated on the Tuesday of that week, which is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6. This year there are more than 30 businesses offering deals for teachers on just about anything you can think of, from food, to office supplies, shoes and discounts on vacation packages. Some businesses even run deals for teachers all year long. Here's a list of some food deals and discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Burger King: Enjoy free fries with any purchase. Teachers and all other customers can indulge in this freebie during Teachers Appreciation Week. Buffalo Wild Wings: Offering six boneless wings for just $1 with the purchase of any BBW Burger. Chipotle: Through May 13, teachers – and healthcare workers (it's also National Nurse Appreciation Week) – can sign up online to be among the 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers to be randomly selected to win a free burrito. Those selected will get an email to verify their employment status via as long as they verify within 48 hours, they get a free burrito e-gift card. Smoothie King: Teachers get 20% off their in-store order May 6-8 when they show their valid working ID. Sonic Drive-in: For Teacher Appreciation Week, Sonic has three deals for Sonic Teachers' Circle rewards program members — a free Sonic Snack or side with purchase, buy one Sonic Blast, get one free, and a $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger. To join the free rewards program for teachers, download the Sonic app, create an account, go into Settings, tap the "profile" icon, tap "account" and select "I'm a Teacher." Teachers get 20% off their entire dine-in or carryout order on Wednesday, May 7. Show your valid ID and use the discount code "NURTEA25" to get the deal. (Limit one discount per check, per ID or badge. Additional charges apply for steak and shrimp.) Teachers get a free breakfast menu item – options include Taquito with cheese or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit – May 5 through 9, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., with a valid teacher ID (offer good for dine-in, drive-thru and take out; not available in-app). The fast food chain is also giving 75 teachers each $1,000 for their schools. To nominate educators for future recognition, contact Whataburger Community Connections. Here's a list of some other deals and promotions for Teacher Appreciation Week, from an April list published by Teachers of Tomorrow: Office Depot and OfficeMax: Offering 30% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase. This is a great opportunity to stock up on classroom essentials. Ford: Teachers who take a virtual test drive through May 7 will receive a $50 e-gift card that can be used to contribute to teacher requests on DonorsChoose. Caribbean Vacations for Teachers: Cheap Caribbean offers an exclusive Hero Discount for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and members of the military. This program allows them to save $150 on all-inclusive getaways of 5 nights or more. For more information about the Hero Discount offered by Cheap Caribbean, visit their website or check their social media. Cole Haan Shoes: By simply having a valid school email address, educators and learners alike get a 20% discount on online purchases from Cole Haan. Lenovo: Teachers and students can benefit from exclusive savings at Lenovo. By visiting Lenovo's website, educators and learners can enjoy an extra 5% off sitewide. This discount covers laptops, tablets, desktops, accessories, and more. Visit the Lenovo website and explore the available products. During the checkout process, verify your status as a teacher or student to automatically apply the extra 5% discount to the purchase. National Education Association: The National Education Association (NEA) offers its members access to ongoing deals and discounts tailored specifically for educators. Members can enjoy discounted vacations, exclusive offers on products and services, and rewards programs. Samsung's Education Offers Program: Samsung's Education Offers Program presents an excellent opportunity for teachers to unlock extra savings on Samsung products ranging from smartphones and tablets to appliances and accessories. Complete the verification process to confirm your identity as a teacher and get access to the exclusive discounts and savings available through the program. Crayola: Crayola recognizes the contributions of teachers by offering a special discount of 20% off on all products listed on the 'Teacher Gift Ideas' category page. Teachers can enjoy this discount by using the code 'EDUCATORS' during checkout. J. Crew: Crew appreciates teachers by offering them a special discount of 15% off both in-store and online purchases. Teachers and students can easily access this discount by registering on the J. Crew website. Michael's Teacher Discount: Michael's supports educators by offering a 15% discount on all purchases, including sale items. Whether you're shopping for classroom supplies, crafts, or decor, this everyday savings opportunity makes creativity more affordable Yes, Chick-Fil-A usually celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day. But it's up to each location's owner to participate in appreciation day deals, so check to see how the location closest to you will be celebrating before you go. According to the Human Capital Hub, different Chick-fil-A locations participate differently in Teacher Appreciation Week. Some locations give free entrees or meals, discounted items or run breakfast-specific promotions. Starbucks and McDonald's locations often have Teacher Appreciation freebies and promotions, but it's also up to each location if they participate, like with Chick-Fil-A. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 deals, discounts, gifts: Here's a list
