As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the next round of COVID-19 vaccinations go to front-line workers and those over 75, many say including teachers is crucial.
Congressman Jim Banks says getting vaccines to educators means more student success.
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Tonight-- we speak with indiana representative jim banks about why he's pushing for teachers to be included in the next round of covid-19 vaccinations.
Fox 55's nico pennisi tells us why the congressman says this is crucial to student success.
The cdc recommends the next round of covid-19 vaccinations go to those considered essential to our economy and at high risk of exposure.
Superintendent of east allen county schools marilyn hissong is glad teachers are on the docket because it will help keep her school's staffed in the coming semester.
"teacher shortage will be something we'll be watching."congressman jim banks says virtual learning is hurting our students.
He wants to see educators in class, teaching face to face, permanently.
"it's important for kids to be in the classroom and teachers to be in the classroom to teach our kids.
I haven't met a single teacher who has said they can't do their job best in the classroom."banks says the state of indiana has adapted the cdc guidelines to determine who gets the vaccine next here.
But there is still uncertainty about the exact date."we'll have to see how readily available it is, when it becomes available to staff."
Hissong says east allen county schools won't force staff to get vaccinated, it's the individual's right to choose.
Banks says he hopes teachers will jump at the opportunity.
"there is no more important subject to me than getting our kids back into the classroom and giving them the best shot at a good education."i'm fort wayne i'm nico pennisi fox 55 news.
We also reached out to different districts to speak with teachers about the vaccines.
Fort wayne community and southwest allen county schools declined