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Getting Back IN <\/em>School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that students need to be back in classrooms\u2014now. In fact, all major organizations responsible for tracking youth growth and development, including the\u00a0American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>, agree that in-person education is the best option. Of course, we all want to ensure that we take steps to make schools as safe as possible.\u00a0One step in the right direction includes vaccinating teachers \u2014 quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to In-School Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teachers, eager to be back in the classroom full-time, are lining up for the COVID-19 vaccines. States are prioritizing health-care workers as they roll out vaccines, but in many states, teachers are not far behind.\u00a0Vaccinating teachers remains a key priority for education leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What States are Vaccinating Teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with the vaccine rollout in general, each state is moving forward at different speeds. Some states are allowing teachers to get vaccinated now! In other states, vaccines are available for teachers over the age of 50 or teachers living in high-risk areas. Yet, in about half of states, teachers are not yet eligible for the vaccine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> to see where your state falls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaccinating American Board Teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

American Board teacher graduates<\/a> living in the following states should contact their health provider to get vaccinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n