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It took two days, but many are finally getting some clarity on the COVID-19 vaccine for teachers and when they will be eligible.
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Educators who teach K through 12, more than 50 can get the vaccine
Daycare workers, college staff are not eligible for vaccine at state-run sites
For vaccination sites that are supplied by the Federal Pharmacy Program, which means they get the vaccine from the federal stockpile, all teachers, regardless of age, are now eligible for the shot.
The federal government this week opened four vaccination sites in Florida, one of them at Tampa s Greyhound Track.
State Board Votes to Reopen N.C. Schools with New Coronavirus Safety Measures PUBLISHED 3:15 PM ET Mar. 04, 2021 PUBLISHED 3:15 PM EST Mar. 04, 2021
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Public schools in North Carolina will be required to offer in-person instruction to all students by the end of March after a vote by State Board of Education members on Thursday.
Most school districts in the state have brought some students back into classrooms in some form or another with varying guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But some students have not been back in front of teachers in-person for almost a year.
New guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say public schools should reopen for all K-12 students, require face coverings for all students, and six feet of social distancing for grades six and up.
Teachers Hail Biden Initiative for Vaccinations by End of March UPDATED 8:27 PM ET Mar. 03, 2021 PUBLISHED 6:30 PM ET Mar. 03, 2021 PUBLISHED 6:30 PM EST Mar. 03, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla. The Orange County Classroom Teachers Association calls it good news for educators, and the Brevard Federation of Teachers takes it a step further.
What You Need To Know
The Biden administration says it’s calling on states to prioritize teacher vaccinations
Brevard Federation of Teachers VP: “We are thrilled” with White House initiative
Orange County Classroom Teachers Association shares enthusiasm on social media
“We are thrilled.” said Vanessa Skipper, a vice president at the Brevard Federation.