Alexandra Ballard is a writer and a middle-school humanities teacher. When she’s not in the classroom, she stays busy writing (her first young-adult novel, What I Lost, came out in 2017) and spending time with her family.

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  • As assortment of our picks for best gifts for teachers on a purple background.

    The 37 Best Gifts for Teachers

    by Alexandra Ballard

    Teachers appreciate any heartfelt gesture from students, but you can also give them something thoughtful for their classroom—or themselves.