Back to School and the Vaccine Dilemma for Teachers

As the back to school draws closer, anxiety continues to mount over the government’s intention to reopen face-to-face learning in schools in September. The learning losses suffered by students are significant, and their return to the classroom is seen as high priority.

However, following the recent spike in cases following the re-crafting of containment measures, the possible threat of the more virulent Delta variant, and incomplete vaccine takeup among teachers, questions are being asked if a return to face-to-face classes would further accelerate the spread of COVID-19.

Owen Speid Educator and Principal, Rousseau Primary School, and Andrea Grey Dwyer consultant in education planning and policy joined the CVM Live Panel Discussion to share insight into the thinking of stakeholders.