“Teachers love getting gift cards — no matter the dollar amount,” added Parmenter. “It’s the thought that counts.” The best part is that they can even go inside one of the many mugs ...

Instead, Parmenter, founder of Primary Focus, a resource hub for parents, suggests giving a gift card to a locally owned coffee shop. “To put inside our mugs!” Parmenter exclaims. “Teachers ...

Here’s the thing: While teachers really appreciate the spirit behind end-of-year gifts, they really don’t have the storage space for yet another “No. 1 teacher” mug. As for all those ...