Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke launches program to help local teachers

Mayor Andy Berke speaks during a public meeting on the framework for the Innovation District on the Fifth Floor of the Edney Innovation Center on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mayor Andy Berke speaks during a public meeting on the framework for the Innovation District on the Fifth Floor of the Edney Innovation Center on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke is launching a new program, Blackboard Bonuses, to offer discounts and other incentives to any teacher who shows his or her Hamilton County Department of Education identification card during the district's spring break week, April 2-6.

"Educators are among the hardest working and most dedicated members of our community, and the work they do every day is demanding and important in so many ways," Berke said in a news release. "We want them to know how much they are valued and also invite them to enjoy their city in some new ways. The 'Blackboard Bonuses' program is hopefully the beginning a new tradition and a fun way the whole city can celebrate a successful school year."

So far, almost three dozen local businesses have signed up to be "Blackboard Bonuses Business Partners."

Local businesses that are interested in joining the program should do so at connect.chattanooga.gov/blackboardbonuses to sign up March 28. Teachers who utilize the discounts are encouraged to post about their experiences to social media with the hashtag #TurnUpForTeachers.

List of confirmed Blackboard Bonuses Business Partners, as of March 22:

Mojo BurritoDr. Austin Roberts Family and Implant DentistrySports ClipsReach Health and WellnessToe's YogaBarn Door BoutiqueLupisSpalon ThreeHighpoint ClimbingEscape Mission ChattanoogaBlue SkiesLearning Express and Mountain Top ToysCraft Love ChattanoogaGood DogOlive ChattanoogaGLACEGreen's Supply and DesignPure Barre ChattanoogaNooga PawsFour Bridges OutfittersEmbargo 62Red SauceMcClain Made LLCScenic City Eye CareFrankie and Julian'sHair a go-goAbby Lane BoutiquePlum NellyTotto Sushi and GrillMad Hatter MassageRock CreekSpare TimeConga

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