Updated on August 3, 2021 at 12:57 am
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The South Bay’s largest school district held new teacher orientation sessions Monday to prepare teachers and staff for classes starting in two weeks.
It was full speed ahead for the San Jose Unified School District with as the state wants it all in-class instruction with independent studies available for families who choose to stay home. And that optimistic attitude doesn’t seem to be affected by worries about a cluster of new cases elsewhere.
The president of the 1,500 member San Jose Teachers Association says new outbreaks, like the one in Brentwood, have not dimmed enthusiasm.
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Calls grow to vaccinate teachers next in order to reopen schools, resume in-person learning
KTVU s Jesse Gary reports.
Rallies across the Bay Area Tuesday and Wednesday are calling for solidifying a concerted push for in-person learning. In person learning is the best learning. Distance learning is not working for so many kids,” said parent Jennifer Oxe.
But for that to happen, many have said teachers will need the coveted shot-in-the-arm sooner, not later.
Members of the non-profit Californians for Quality Early Learning sent a letter to the governor, urging early childhood educators remain in the top tier of the essential workers list. Executive Director Dave Esbin said other professions are trying to join that list, potentially pushing out his organization.
Calls to prioritize vaccines for teachers grow
Calls to prioritize vaccinating teachers grow
On Tuesday, there is a growing call for teachers including early childcare educators to be near the top of the Covid-19 vaccine priority list. Many said vaccinating teachers is critical.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - On Tuesday, there is a growing call for teachers including early childcare educators to be near the top of the COVID-19 vaccine priority list. Many said vaccinating teachers is critical.
With most of the Bay Area under a stay at home order in the purple tier, it’s not clear when many students will return to class. Some teachers argue a vaccine is the fastest way.