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.