Minnesota Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation across Minnesota and beyond.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 runs from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May, with National Teacher Day on Tuesday 5 May.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

  • FOX 9 partners with Royal Credit Union to recognize Top Teachers in our community: View previous Top Teacher Highlights

  • Recognize A Teacher or Educator! Teachers across Minnesota are making a difference in the lives of children and positively impacting our society. Read through our shoutouts about teachers below and share a quote of your own.

  • Stay tuned to hear the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, which will be announced by Education Minnesota on May 3rd. View the eleven educators selected as Teacher of the Year finalists.

  • Stay tuned for news on 2026 The Minneapolis Educator Leadership Awards (MELA) finalists and event announcements. These awards were created to recognize Title I Minneapolis Public School District educators, principals, paraprofessionals, and support staff working consistently with students in a school, for their leadership outside their classroom or defined job duties.

EVENTS

Celebrating You!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Join us for an evening of connections honoring the work of educators across the Twin Cities!

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DEALS

  • StitchFix is offering teachers $40 off their first fit! Limited time only

  • Minnesota United: Educator Appreciation Night, Sunday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. First 500 educators receive an exclusive MNUFC pin and the chance to come down to the field!

  • BrightMorning is having a Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway! Use code: TAW2026 for savings on coaching, leadership, and facilitation trainings today!

  • Chipotle is serving up $1 million in free Chipotle for teachers! First come first serve!

  • Deals and steals on the Scholastic Teacher Store: Educators can use the code TEACHERS at check-out to enjoy savings on books and resources sitewide! The full list of deals is below; get more information here

  • Smash Park Roseville is celebrating Teachers & Nurses Appreciation Week from May 4th through May 8th. Teachers getting $10 off their tab.

  • The Rusty Bumblebee in Blain is offering 30% the tabs of all teachers from May 4th - 10th

  • Down the Street Nutrition in Brooklyn Park is giving teachers 50% off all energy drinks May 4 – May 8, 2026

  • Teachers are welcome to free fitness classes at Gifford Fitness in New Brighton May 4th - 9th