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Roughly 80 percent of K-12 teachers and staff in the U.S. are now at least partially vaccinated. But educators in many districts are still expected to teach students both in-person and online, and stress remains high for some. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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More and more children are returning to class in person in schools around the country. Teachers are getting vaccinated, too. Roughly 80 percent of teachers and staff are now at least partially vaccinated.
But stress remains high for some. In Chicago, the teachers union announced today that it wants to delay further reopenings, in hopes of allowing more time for others to get vaccinated.
Amy Jackson, a current member of City Council and longtime educator in Northern Virginia, kickstarted her council re-election campaign on Feb. 3, her birthday.
It was a personal way for Jackson to launch her campaign at a time when knocking on doors and meeting community members at fundraisers are no longer part of running a campaign. It was also apt for a candidate who was raised in Alexandria and pitches herself as a “voice of the people.”
“We have an inclusive city that’s always been home to me,” Jackson said. “I want to continue to always find a path to make sure that people feel welcome and that people feel seen. I want everybody here feeling seen.”
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Perry Township Schools, Indiana, received the $50,000 grand prize.
The finalists were honored at a virtual recognition event during the NIET National Conference, attended by more than 1,200 educators and leaders from across the country. The finalists were:
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, Perry Township Schools, Indiana
Michael Anderson School, Avondale Elementary School District, Arizona
North DeSoto High School, DeSoto Parish Schools, Louisiana
Prairie View Elementary School, Goshen Community Schools, Indiana
“Outstanding educators are the bedrock of our nation’s schools. When we create powerful opportunities for them to lead and thrive, everyone benefits,” said NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken. “Douglas MacArthur, Michael Anderson, North DeSoto High, and Prairie View are models for their states and the nation, and demonstrate real promise for ensuring that every student can be matched with an effective educator every
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