-Education should be a cornerstone in our society and culture. According to the National Center for Education StatisticsIn the United States, there are approximately four million teachers. Through their passion for lifelong learning, they inspire children every day.
Teachers spend an average of $500 on their classroom investments. One in ten teachers has spent more than that amount. $1,000 or more. Teachers may work in economically disadvantaged areas where they can purchase gym equipment, art supplies, and groceries with their own money to engage their students or their families in education.
The projected 60 millionThe amount of education that educators take to reach children from preschool to grade 12 is astounding.
Online retailer zulily took National Teacher Appreciation week one step further by recognizing the hard work of educators all over the world. zulilyA series of curated collections will be launched that are inspired by six teachers. The collection was selected through the Thank a Teacher Contest. People from all over the country were invited to submit inspiring stories about a teacher that made a difference in the lives of their students.
There were many stories about teachers showing dedication to their students that the brand received. Stories include one teacher who started a Kindergarten Santa Project to make sure every child got a Christmas present. A teacher who continued to teach even though she was undergoing chemotherapy, because she wanted to be there for her students. “give her life.”
All levels of teachers were eligible to be nominated, from pre-school through 12th grade, with representation from public, private and Head Start schools as well as Montessori, courts school system, homeschools, and other institutions.
“We wanted to bring visibility to everything that teachers do and spotlight a few stories that are emblematic of all teachers,” zulily’s CEO, Darrell Cavens, says.
“Great educators have encouraged and impacted everyone in meaningful ways, big and small, which is why we wanted to share a heartfelt thank you, from all of us here at zulily.”
During National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12), zulily will run the curated teacher-inspired sales events, featuring classroom-ready merchandise in education categories, including: STEM, Art & Creative Play, Foreign Language, Homeschool & Montessori, Special Needs, and Teacher Supplies & Furniture. Additional 15% off all items purchased during these six events by zulily
Visit The FindLearn more about the 50 winners in the zulily Thank a Teacher Contest.
