CDC, other experts argue schools can safely reopen before teachers are vaccinated KABC Share: More experts and officials are arguing that schools can safely reopen before teachers have been vaccinated for COVID-19 - but many unions and districts remain cautious. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making a strong case for schools reopening across the country. The CDC's director said on Wednesday that schools can reopen safely without vaccinating teachers. In addition, the Southern California chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics also believes it is safe for schools to reopen and they should immediately. "We've been watching and monitoring what's been going on," said Dr. Alice Kuo, with the academy. "And more and more studies have come out and schools are open in other parts of the country and quite frankly around the world and basically the results are very, very positive."