SHERBURNE – The Norwich Walmart is helping 20 teachers in the Sherburne-Earlville school district in purchasing much needed classroom supplies this back-to-school season as part of its Teacher Rewards program. Nationally, Walmart and Sam's Club locations are awarding more than 100,000 educators with $50 rewards cards, infusing schools across America with $5 million.

Given recent budget cutback and increased educational mandates, Walmart estimates that educators spend roughly $1000 out of their own pockets each school year to ensure their students have the supplies they need to learn. The Teacher Rewards program helps teachers offset those costs.