Will teacher vaccinations reopen schools? The short answer is ‘no’

Name: Will teacher vaccinations open schools? The short answer, no
Uploaded: 2021-03-04T00:00:00-05:00
Duration: 61 h 23 min 20 s
Description: Teachers are eligible for vaccinations, but the process of getting appointments remains slow. And while the teachers feel relieved to get their shots, many say vaccines are not the key to reopening. Some districts are finding ways to bring more, even all of their students back, but must still adhere to state guidelines that require 6 feet of distance between students.

Joanna Gagis, Correspondent | March 4, 2021 | Coronavirus in NJ, Education

The Madison school district is looking to go full-time, building on the success it’s had since October with elementary kids in school for half days, five days a week

One large group of high-risk workers recently added to the vaccine eligibility list was teachers. And while teachers feel relieved to get their shots, many say vaccinations are not the key to reopening schools. Correspondent Joanna Gagis reports.

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TAGS: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN-PERSON LEARNING MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

Joanna Gagis

Correspondent

Joanna Gagis joined the NJ Spotlight News team in 2018 as a Correspondent whose coverage includes education during COVID-19, health care, the environment, New Jersey politics and more.

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