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Target chain store logo on the outside of a shop in Watertown, Massachusetts (Photo: Steve Senne – AP)

This n & a It's no secret that many teachers dig in their pockets. The target has a new way to help educators stretch those dollars.

Now, until July 21, the retailer offers the country's teachers a special discount of 15%.

This is the first time that Target offers discount on supplies, pens, pencils, pencils and markers to storage and organization of classrooms and tissues, disinfectant for hands and more. "

" As many teachers start thinking about the next school year, Prep Event helps them get the classroom supplies they need at a higher price, "said Mark Tritton, vice president executive and merchandising manager of Target in a statement. "It's a way for Target to recognize the role they play in making an extra effort for their students."

But do not go yet to your local target.

While teachers can take advantage of the -store and online offer, the first step is to sign up for the coupon at Target.com/teacherprep.

To verify eligibility, Target works with SheerID's third-party verification service and on Target.com, teachers will fill out a form and enter an email address of the school.

Teachers who do not have an e-mail address can send "any document clearly stating your name and school," according to the website.

Options include a school identity card According to the website, the letter of employment on the school letterhead, the check stub and "any official document stating Clearly your first name, your date, and your teacher status ".

This offer is confirmed online check, according to SheerID frequen

A customer buys school supplies in a Target store in Daly City, California (Photo : Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)

In a study published in May 1945 by the National Center of Education Statistics, 94% of teachers reported spending their own money to buy supplies.

The average amount spent without reimbursement by teachers was $ 479. More than the $ 250 federal tax deduction available to teachers

About 44% said that they spent $ 250 or less, while 36% spent between $ 251 and $ 500, according to the survey

About the Teachers Handover:

  • All teachers in the country are eligible for the discount, including preschool teachers, home school teachers and university professors .
  • Go to target.com/teacherprep to sign up for a coupon.
  • Online verification is required and Target partners with SheerID, a nationally recognized eligibility verification company to verify eligibility.
  • The one-time coupon can not be combined with any other target category coupon. The discount includes:
    • Select School Supplies: Pens, pencils, pencils, notebooks, folders, binders, art and crafts such as markers, colored pencils, scissors, glue and storage and organization of Class
    • Disinfecting wipes, face wipes, hand sanitizer and food storage bags.
    • The reduction excludes trial and travel items as well as the Bullseye playground. For more information on eligible items, visit Target.com/teacherprep.

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Kelly Tyko is a columnist and journalist at Treasure Coast Newspapers and at TCPalm.com, which is part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Follow her on Twitter @KellyTyko and send her by email to [email protected]

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