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This black knit t-shirt features an embroidered Apple Education logotype on the upper-left front. The logotype is in Apple’s Myriad font, used by Apple from approximately 2003–2017.
The back of the shirt has an an embroidered Apple logo in white at the top center.
According to its tag, the knit shirt is made by PORT AUTHORITY, an apparel and accessory brand launched in 1994. The shirt is a Medium size.
Sources: Wikipedia (Apple typography), Port Authority
This dark green t-shirt was made for Apple’s Back to School events and promotions in 2011. The front features a stylized hand-drawn sketch that includes an Apple logo and icons for Pages, GarageBand, iMovie, Keynote, Twitter, iTunes, and other drawings.
The back of the shirt includes an Apple logo and the words “Back to School 2011” in Apple’s Myriad font, used by Apple from approximately 2003–17.
The shirt is made by American Apparel, a brand “that stands for inclusiveness, equality and empowerment.” The shirt is a Men’s/Unisex Large size.
Sources: Wikipedia, American Apparel
This luggage tag is made from transparent acrylic and is wrapped with an anodized metal blue accent. One side of the blue accent features a white Apple logo, and the other side includes a cutout for the user’s name and is printed with the words “2011 Education Sales Club.” The words are printed in white in the Apple Myriad font, Apple’s corporate font used approximately between 2003–2017.
The slide-out card with personal information inside the luggage tag is secured by a translucent silicone loop.
The luggage tag has elegantly rounded corners and thickly curved edges. It measures 2 3/8 inches wide, 3 1/2 inches long, and is 1/4 inch thick.
Source: Wikipedia (Typography of Apple)
This luggage tag is made from a gray-brown transparent acrylic and is wrapped with an anodized metal silver accent. One side of the anodized silver accent features a black Apple logo and a cutout for the user’s name, and the other side is printed with the words “2007 Education Sales Club.” The words are printed in the Apple Myriad font, Apple’s corporate font used approximately between 2003–2017.
The slide-out card with printed information inside the luggage tag is secured by a translucent silicone loop.
The luggage tag has elegantly rounded corners and thickly curved edges. It measures 2 3/8 inches wide, 3 1/2 inches long, and is 1/4 inch thick.
Source: Wikipedia (Typography of Apple)
This Luggage Identification Card is metal with a silver brushed stainless steel finish. The metal edges of the card are folded in to secure a clear plastic front, a white card that reads “YOUR BUSINESS CARD HERE,” and a matching stainless steel back plate. The metal back plate and card housing have holes that match positions so when threaded, the Luggage Identification Card remains secure.
The stainless steel back plate on this Luggage Identification Card is printed in white with the words “2009 Education Sales Club” in the Apple Myriad font. Apple Myriad was Apple’s corporate font used approximately between 2003–2017.
Source: Wikipedia (Typography of Apple)
This retractable black plastic pen has a white accent under the clip, a white Apple logo, and is printed with the URL www.apple.com/education in the Apple Myriad font (Apple’s corporate font from approximately 2003–2017).
The pen is made by BIC and measures approximately 5.75 inches long.
Source: Wikipedia
This black Apple Education badge holder was used approximately between 2003–2017 at Apple Education events, workshops, and conferences where Apple was presenting and/or otherwise contributing.
This badge holder is nylon and accommodates a 4×3-inch name badge. The front includes a Velcro pocket closure with a zipper compartment inside that can hold business cards or credit-card-sized items. The front is printed with a white Apple logo and the logotype Apple Education in the Myriad font, Apple’s corporate font used between 2003–2017.
The back of the badge includes two loops designed to hold pens and a small pocket.
Source: Wikipedia
This unique item appears to be a bright orange zippered accessory case with a silver carabiner attached, but when opened it reveals a battery-powered portable speaker and a pocket for a music-playing device such as an iPod or iPhone.
The speaker is powered by 2 AAA batteries and has an ON/OFF switch. A wire with a standard stereo headphone plug extends from the speaker to connect to a device.
The case is bright orange and is printed with the Apple Distinguished Educator logo in white in the Apple Myriad font. Apple Myriad was Apple’s corporate font used approximately between 2003–2017.
Apple describes Apple Distinguished Educators as “the educators who are looking to change the world. They are active leaders from around the world helping other educators rethink what’s possible with iPad and Mac to make learning deeply personal for every student.”
I became an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) in 2007. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the event where these speakers were offered, but an ADE friend of mine gave me this speaker for my collection.
Source: Apple (ADE), Wikipedia
This long-sleeve t-shirt is a burgundy-heather color and features the Apple Education Community logotype across the front. The words are printed in white in the San Francisco font, Apple’s official corporate font since 2017.
On the right sleeve of the shirt is printed education.apple.com. The back of the shirt has no printing.
The shirt was made by BELLA+CANVAS and its tag reads “HEATHER CVC.” Its size is 3XL.
Several Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) wore these shirts when presenting at the Apple Michigan Avenue flagship store on November 4, 2023. We presented several Showcase presentations about innovative educational programs and uses of Apple technology in schools in Illinois and Wisconsin using the Apple Store’s iconic Video Wall. I have included a group photo from the event below. Notice that a few different colors of this shirt were worn by the ADEs.
Source: Wikipedia
This black journal-style notebook has an elastic band and features the Apple Distinguished School logotype printed in white. The interior of the notebook has off-white lined pages.
The name of manufacturer is embossed on the back, SPECTOR & CO. This notebook measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches and is 5/16 inch thick. the two outside edges are rounded slightly.
Apple describes the Distinguished Schools program:
“Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrate Apple’s vision for learning with technology — and we believe they are some of the most innovative schools in the world.”
As of March 2023, Apple reported that there were 728 Apple Distinguished Schools in 36 countries.
I have two of these notebooks in my collection, and both are unused.
Source: Apple
