White House Doesn't Recommend Mandating Vaccines For Teachers

The video discusses the importance of prioritizing teachers for COVID-19 vaccination as schools reopen. The Biden administration recommends but does not mandate teacher vaccinations before returning to classrooms. CDC guidelines suggest vaccination as a protective measure but not a requirement for reopening. The focus is on community spread rather than classroom spread, with children being less likely to transmit the virus. The debate continues on whether teachers should be prioritized for vaccination, with varying state decisions.

What is the stance of the Biden administration regarding teacher vaccinations before returning to classrooms?

• They mandate vaccinations for all teachers.

• They leave the decision entirely to individual teachers.

• They recommend but do not mandate vaccinations.

• They do not support teacher vaccinations.

According to the CDC, what is considered a larger risk than classroom spread?

• Student attendance

• Community spread

• Teacher vaccination

• School infrastructure

What percentage of US COVID-19 cases are in children and teens, according to the CDC?

• Less than 10%

• 20%

• More than 50%

• 30%

What is the CDC's position on the necessity of teacher vaccinations for school reopening?

• It is mandatory for reopening.

• It is one layer of protection but not required.

• It is not recommended at all.

• It is only necessary for high-risk areas.

How are states handling the prioritization of teacher vaccinations?

• Teachers are not prioritized in any state.

• States are making individual decisions.

• All states have the same priority list.

• The federal government dictates the priority list.