Local educators are pushing back on the idea, arguing the state has not yet done enough to prioritize the health and safety of teachers and students. "We want our kids back in school," said Tammy Scorcia, president of the Alhambra Teachers Association, the union that represents teachers in Alhambra, Monterey Park and parts of San Gabriel and Rosemead. "But we also want to make sure that our teachers are vaccinated." She argued the governor's comments were "irresponsible" and didn't take into account the realities of classroom learning with young students. The district has 19 schools, from K-8 through high school. Tammy Scorcia, president of the Alhambra Teachers Association, at a food distribution event on Feb. 6, 2021. (Libby Denkmann/LAist)