Connecticut PK-12 Digital Backpack Program
The Connecticut State Department of Education wants to show our appreciation to all educators and staff within our PK-12 and adult education school system. This includes teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, bus drivers, principals, superintendents, adult educators, and everyone who works with our students daily. This appreciation includes both public and private school staff.
Are you a business that would like to sign up? Fill out the Digital Backpack Form!
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Business |
Timeframe |
Offer |
How to Redeem |
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June, July, August |
15% off adult and youth general admission tickets |
Promo code on website's booking path |
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Storrs, CT
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June, July, August |
15% off adult and youth general admission tickets |
Promo code on website's booking path |
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New Haven, CT |
June, July, August |
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Mention promotion at the front desk upon arrival. Be prepared to show school ID, paystub or other proof of employment at CT schools |
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Southington, CT |
July |
Free admission for educators and one guest |
Show ID at check-in |
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Hartford, CT |
June, July, August |
10% off all coffee drinks for educators |
Mention the discount when ordering at the shop |
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Fenway Park Boston, MA
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Broken Symmetry Gastro Brewery Bethel, CT |
June, July, August |
Promo will change monthly! |
Notify server |
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New Haven, CT
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June, July, August |
Discounted Intro to Climbing Classes ($30 rather than usual $40). Anyone who signs up for a membership within 2 weeks of this class will have their startup fee waived. |
Classes can be booked over the phone or in person |
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Civics Education for Connecticut Students
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Anytime |
Bus reimbursements, $2/student (or free!) field trips, and discounted (or free!) in-class programs through 5 local history museums |
Details about the Civics Education Program for Connecticut Students |
| Connecticut Museum of Culture and History |
June, July, August |
Free general museum admission for school staff and up to 3 guests. *This does not include the Waterman Research Center. |
Please show School ID at the museum. |
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Essex, CT |
June, July, August |
50% off Museum admission for yourself and a guest |
Redeem your discount at the front desk when purchasing tickets (in person) at the Museum. This 50% off is valid for 2 tickets upon arrival. |
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East Windsor, CT |
June, July, August |
Half-off admission |
Show ID |
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East Haddam, CT |
July, August |
$10 off tickets to “Ask for the Moon” |
Call 860-873-8668 or visit goodspeed.org CODE: SCHOOL10 |
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Hartford, CT |
June, July, August |
25% discount |
Show ID |
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Hartford, CT |
All Home Games from June 21 - Oct 12. |
Discounted tickets in many different sections |
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Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center Simsbury, CT |
June, July |
Discounted tickets for the HSO performances at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival Events
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Buy discounted tickets and use the code CSDE24. |
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Dunkin’ Park Hartford, CT |
August, September |
Enter to win a pair of tickets for you and a guest to watch the Yard Goats play at Dunkin’ Park in August or September! |
Fill out this form by July 10, 2024 to enter the raffle! |
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Hartford, CT |
June, July, August |
$5 off general tour tickets (so ticket will cost $22)
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Reserve discounted tickets and use promo code SchoolWorkers2024 |
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Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center Mashantucket, CT |
Fridays in July and August |
As part of the Neepun (Summer) at Pequot Museum program, we will be offering a special admission price of $13 exclusively for participants of the Connecticut PK-12 Digital Backpack program |
In-person |
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Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY |
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June, July, August |
10% off all windshield replacement |
Mention the promotion and which school you're at on the phone when scheduling your appointment |
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Canterbury, CT |
June, July, August |
50% off adult admission |
Show ID |
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Middlebury, CT |
Memorial Day to Labor Day |
Special rates on Combo Ticket and Season Passes |
Buy discounted tickets and enter code CSDE24 |
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Riverside Reptiles Education Center Enfield, CT |
June, July, August |
$2-off regular admission |
Show ID |
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Madison, CT Middletown, CT |
Through September 1, 2024 |
15% off on any in-store or online purchases for teachers and educators Did you know… teachers and educators receive 15% off year-round on purchases made for their classrooms! Visit the kids’ department for details. Be sure to ask our booksellers about our Education Services, including Authors to Schools, during your visit. |
Show your school ID in-store or enter the code TEACHER15 online at rjjulia.com or wesleyanrjjulia.com |
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Fairfield, CT |
June, July, August |
$159 for 90 days of membership ($245 value). Membership includes access to our climbing gym, fitness area (weights + cardio equipment), yoga classes, and climbing classes! Free rentals for first 30 days. |
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Manchester, CT |
June, July, August |
Climb at Stone Age Rock Gym at the fantastic day rate of $20! Bring climbing gear if you have it or rent shoes and harness for $8. |
Mention this promotion and your profession during the check-in |
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“Teaching Happiness” with Dr. Laurie Santos Virtual |
Thursday from July 11 – August 22, 2024 |
Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, is offering a free 7-week online workshop series for middle and high school educators. Intended for educators who are committed to teaching their students about the science of happiness in Fall 2024, this course development series will provide educators with opportunities for deep collaboration, peer support, and resource sharing. |
Learn more at Workshop - Dr. Laurie Santos |
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Avon, CT |
June, July, August |
20% off any service or product |
First 200 participants |
| Willow Facial Aesthetics Farmington, CT |
June, July, August, September |
10% off all full price services and skincare products (cannot be combined with any other promotion). |
Mention promo upon booking or during your visit. |