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Teacher Appreciation Week freebies and discounts at Chipotle, Office Depot and more

Nbcwashington · · 773 words · By Maria Chamberlain
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When it comes to the people who help teach our children reading, writing, arithmetic and so many other important life lessons, we can't thank them enough.

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What happened

When it comes to the people who help teach our children reading, writing, arithmetic and so many other important life lessons, we can't thank them enough.

Why it matters

That's why a nationwide effort known as Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every year to give us all a chance to give our endless thanks to educators.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 22 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “From May 4 through May 8, teachers can enjoy a complimentary dessert when they purchase an entrée [at Sullivan’s Steakhouse].”
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Claim 2: “Both stores [Office Depot/Office Max] are offering teachers 25% back in bonus rewards on qualifying purchases from now until December 26.”
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While search results confirm Office Depot/OfficeMax have rewards programs and teacher discounts, none of the provided evidence mentions a specific '25% back in bonus rewards' offer ending December 26.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grand & Toy is a Canadian B2B end-to-end supplier of office products and services, founded in 1882 by James Grand as a home-based stationery printing business. It is owned by The ODP Corporation, whos…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_&_Toy
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — OfficeMax is an American office supplies retailer founded in 1988. As an independent chain, it was the third-largest office supply retailer in the United States. Following a 2013 merger, it is current…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OfficeMax
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ODP Corporation, doing business as Office Depot, is an office supply retailer headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The company has combined annual sales of approximately $7 billion, and employs a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_Depot
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Claim 3: “Teachers and nurses can stop by on Wednesday, May 6 and show a valid work ID to receive a complimentary bagel with shmear when making a purchase [at Einstein Bros. Bagels].”
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No evidence was found after searching for this specific claim.
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Claim 4: “From May 1 through May 8, you can purchase discounted gift cards online [at Logan's Roadhouse]... $50 gift cards for $40.”
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Claim 5: “From May 4 through May 8, teachers and nurses receive 20% off their order at participating locations [at Dog Haus] when showing a valid ID.”
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The search results for 'Dog Haus' returned general information about dog breeds from the AKC rather than the restaurant chain, providing no evidence for the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Complete list of AKC recognized dog breeds. Includes personality, history, health, nutrition, grooming, pictures, videos and AKC breed standard.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out the American Kennel Club's list of smallest dog breeds, including the Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese, and more.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/smallest-dog-breeds/
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 2, 2023 · Do we dog lovers ever tire of learning more about dogs? See what you know (and don't know) with the AKC's 30 fun facts about dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-facts/
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Claim 6: “Michaels 15% off entire purchase.”
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WIRED explicitly states that educators can always get 15 percent off at Michaels.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jillian Leigh McKarus (born February 18, 1974), known professionally as Jillian Michaels, is an American fitness trainer, nutritionist, businesswoman, media personality, and author. She is best known …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jillian_Michaels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michaels Stores, Inc., doing business as Michaels, is an American privately held arts and crafts retail chain. It is North America's largest provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral and wall décor, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michaels
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shawn Michaels (born Michael Shawn Hickenbottom; July 22, 1965) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he is the Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Creative…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Michaels
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Claim 7: “From May 4 through May 8, teachers and nurses can receive 15% off their order at participating locations nationwide [at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria] when presenting a valid school or workplace ID.”
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Claim 8: “Catering deals starting at $6.59 per person [at Jason's Deli].”
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Claim 9: “Teachers can also get 20% off one qualifying regular or sale price purchase when they create a Rewards account [at Office Depot/Office Max].”
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Evidence mentions the 'Star Teacher Program' and rewards, but does not specifically confirm a '20% off one qualifying purchase' for creating a Rewards account.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of media franchises that have grossed more than $2 billion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_media…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — St. John's Terminal, also known as 550 Washington Street, is a building on Washington Street in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Designed by Edward A. Doughtery, it was b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._John's_Terminal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Staples Inc. is an American office supply retail company headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded by Leo Kahn and Thomas G. Stemberg, the company opened its first store in Brighton, Massach…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staples_Inc.
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Claim 10: “Teachers and nurses can start their day with a hot meal for half the price from May 4 through May 8 [at Krystal].”
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Claim 11: “Teacher Appreciation Week runs from Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8”
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Multiple independent web sources (Business Insider and New York Amsterdam News) confirm Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4 to May 8.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers. It may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in educatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Teachers'_Days
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A substitute teacher is a person who teaches a school class when the regular teacher is absent or unavailable; e.g., because of illness, personal leave, maternal or paternal leave and so on. "Substitu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substitute_teacher
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Claim 12: “On May 7, teachers who show their school ID from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. can get a free taquito, Breakfast on a Bun, or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit [at Whataburger].”
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Claim 13: “On May 6, The Greene Turtle is showing appreciation for local teachers and nurses with... a free meal (up to $15) for dine-in guests with a valid teacher ID.”
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Claim 14: “Throughout the week, happy hour specials include drinks starting at $4 and food from $6 during select hours [at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar].”
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Evidence mentions Bad Daddy's Burger Bar and Teacher Appreciation Week in the same search result snippet, but does not detail the specific happy hour pricing ($4 drinks / $6 food).
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web search NEUTRAL — Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar has a new burger creation just in time for National Hamburger Month.Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) and Nurse Appreciation Week (May 6-12) – Nothing B…
https://www.restaurantmagazine.com/may-restaurant-deals-for-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Raleigh, baddaddysburgerbar menu, best burgers in Raleigh, family-friendly restaurants Raleigh, foodie spots in Raleigh Last updated 2026-02-02.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/bad-daddys-burger-bar-raleig…
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web search NEUTRAL — Get delivery or takeout from Bad Daddy's Burger Bar at 2243 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro.Most have mediocre food and service, and don't live up to the hype. But Bad Daddy's exceeded my expec…
https://www.doordash.com/store/bad-daddys-burger-bar-murfree…
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Claim 15: “From May 4th to the 8th, teachers can enjoy a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée [at Eddie Merlot’s] — just show a valid teacher ID.”
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Claim 16: “Teachers can enjoy a complimentary beverage reward by signing up through the Sonic Teachers’ Circle in the app [at Sonic Drive-In].”
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Claim 17: “breakfast bundles for $40 that serve groups of 12 [at Jason's Deli].”
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Claim 18: “On May 5, teachers can enjoy a $5 margarita made with fresh lime and Margaritaville Gold Tequila [at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar].”
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Search results mention Bad Daddy's Burger Bar and Cinco de Mayo specials, but do not specifically mention a $5 margarita for teachers on May 5.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Big Daddy is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Dennis Dugan, and written by Steve Franks, Tim Herlihy, and Adam Sandler. The film stars Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Rob Schneid…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Daddy_(1999_film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Good Times is a Golden, Colorado–based fast-food restaurant specializing in premium burgers and frozen custard. As of July 2023, the chain operates 31 locations (29 in Colorado and 2 in Wyoming), down…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Times_Burgers_&_Frozen_Cu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bob's Burgers is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is centered on the Belcher family—parents Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bob's_Burgers_characte…
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Claim 19: “Chipotle is bringing back its popular teacher appreciation giveaway, offering thousands of educators the chance to score a free entrée through an online sign-up.”
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Multiple sources (The Independent and other web results) confirm Chipotle's practice of offering free entrée e-gift cards to teachers via online sign-up/microsites.
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web search NEUTRAL — Through May 12, Chipotle invites teachers and healthcare workers to enter for a chance to receive a free entrée e-gift card on their respective microsites
https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2026-04-29-CHIPOTLE-TO-GIVE-AW…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chipotle started the promotion in 2016 and has since given away more than $16 million in free food to teachers and medical professionals. The program had “its highest participation to date” last year,…
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/chipotle-free-burri…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chipotle is offering the chance to win free burritos for your favorite teachers and their schools.Chipotle will select 2,000 teachers at random from the comments and send a burrito package - with 50 v…
https://abc7.com/post/chipotle-free-burritos-for-teachers-co…
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Claim 20: “Teachers and educators can take advantage of exclusive savings through Samsung’s Education Offers Program, with discounts of up to 30% on eligible mobile devices.”
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Claim 21: “From May 4 through May 8, Bundtastic Rewards members can earn up to 300 bonus points when purchasing Bundtlet Towers [at Nothing Bundt Cakes].”
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Claim 22: “Teach for America has organized a list of dozens of discounts and deals from Apple, Blue Apron, Costco and more.”
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