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From the universal 'Student Tears' series that acknowledges the unique challenges of each year group, to education-themed designs that celebrate the importance of learning, each mug serves as a daily reminder of the vital work teachers do. They're conversation pieces that fellow educators will instantly understand and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for end-of-term gifts, Teacher Appreciation Week, retirement celebrations, back-to-school surprises, or simply as a mid-term pick-me-up for the hardworking educators in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause great teachers deserve recognition that's as special as the impact they make.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"education-is-important-but-pe-is-importanter-mug","title":"Education is Important but PE is Importanter Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne lesson a week. 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Addition and subtraction. The considerable achievement of preparing seven-year-olds for national assessments while keeping them enthusiastic about school. 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