for toesh understand the importance of the vaccine. >> superintendent, i'll sure you know the infectious disease expert in houston, he fears kids going back to school without masks, it will be an accelerant among kids. he feels there will be back to school tragedy in the south. it has clearly become a political football. it has to be incredibly frustrating to be in the middle of it. >> i don't necessarily see myself in the middle of it. what i see myself is just doing the right thing. as she indicated, this is merely a difference of opinion. we're focused in on the science. we're focused in on making sure our kids and our community safe. what we know that you just referenced a pediatrician in houston that spoke to what it could look like if masks were not in place. i'm in complete agreement. and our focus is to ensure that we bring our kids back.