Back-to-School Starts With You

Full details and official rules.

ACE’s Back-to-School Celebration for Teachers

As students are getting ready for the first day of school, American College of Education (ACE) is here to celebrate you, the dedicated and passionate educators who make it all possible! From Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 21, we’re giving you the chance to win daily giveaways to help you start the school year off feeling supported, recharged and ready. Plus, we’re offering a GRAND PRIZE Back-to-School Self-Care Kit at the end of the giveaway for one lucky winner.

Each day, we will share a back-to-school daily giveaway on social media – a self-care item featured in the grand prize bundle – that will include a prompt to complete. Follow the prompt according to contest requirements, and you’ll be entered into the daily giveaway. To win the Back-to-School Self-Care Kit grand prize, submit a short video or photo celebrating the new school year (see ideas below)!

How to Enter

Daily Social Media Giveaways

To be eligible to win, entrants must be following ACE on social media. Only social media entries will be accepted.
Stay tuned for our daily giveaway prompt on ACE’s Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok accounts.
Follow the daily giveaway prompt for a chance to win items featured in the ACE Back-to-School Self-Care Kit. Submissions generated by artificial intelligence will not be accepted. Answers must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET each day.
Three winners will be randomly selected from entries for each daily giveaway. Winners will be notified via direct message the week of Aug. 24, after the full duration of the Back-to-School celebration week.

Back-to-School Self-Care Kit Grand Prize Giveaway

Create a short video or share a picture showing us how you’re celebrating back-to-school season. Here are some fun ideas to show your creativity:
- Classroom Makeover: Show us the before and after of your classroom setup.
- Back-to-School Starts with Me: Show us what gets you in the best back-to-school mindset. Do you journal? Is exercising essential? Share what helps you fill your cup before or during the school year.
- Mindset for Mondays: What’s something that inspires you to get the best start to your week? Is there a podcast you listen to or a quote you live by? Share your best mindset secrets!
- My Thrive Tribe: Who do you go to when you need a good laugh? What co-workers energize your school days? Show us the people or person you would consider your “Thrive Tribe!”
Share your moments on social media, tag ACE and use the hashtags #ACEBacktoSchool and #ACEStartsWithMe. You can also send in your submission using this form if you prefer not to use social media.
- If you’re sharing your submission on social media, you must be following ACE, and your post must be set to public to be considered.
Entries will be accepted starting Aug. 10 and must be submitted by Aug. 21 by 11:59 pm ET. Submissions generated by artificial intelligence will not be accepted.
Winners will be notified via email or direct message during the week of Aug. 24, after the full duration of the Back-to-School celebration week.
The grand prize Back-to-School Self-Care Kit includes:
- $100 Amazon gift card (not included in daily giveaway prizes)
- ACE wearable blanket (one size fits most)
- Coffee/Candle warmer
- Portable desk fan
- Eye massager
- Essential oils diffuser kit (oils included)
- ACE merchandise

Contest Details

Only ACE students, alumni and community members are eligible to enter. Content submitted should be original, not generated by artificial intelligence and free from profanity or inappropriate content.

The ACE Back-to-School Giveaway runs from Aug. 10 to Aug. 21, 2026. Winners for daily giveaways will be selected from those who provide eligible social media responses according to contest requirements and will be contacted the following week.

By participating in the ACE Back-to-School Giveaway you agree to abide by ACE’s official contest rules terms and conditions and acknowledge that your photo may be shared on social media. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].