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As a parent I would be highly upset bc you are there to teach not provide medical advice... that is a parent's place not a teacher.
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IHS-why would I not teach about current scientific advancements in my science classes? So, it’s not traditional, neither is crisper technology to cure disease, should I avoid that topic when discussing DNA? I suspect mRNA vaccines will come up when teaching transcription since mRNA is an important component to protein production.
I think open discussions regarding the vaccines will be what everyone will be talking about ; however pushing our own personal agendas on children might be a subject I would stand clear off…this is a very tough decision in households let alone someone encouraging someone else’s mini-me’s. Stick to the path of neutrality when it comes to others children. Only my opinion.
Like politics, it's not our place.
Natural immunity from prior infection does not provide as robust a defense as vaccination. It’s about equivalent to a first dose, so you should definitely get another.
As a parent I would be upset if I felt my child was being encouraged by a teacher to get the vaccine. Present facts from both sides. Let them decide on their own.
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Tennessee High School, I guess I would at least know to be on high alert with those teachers
Don’t do it. Not your place.
I wouldn’t do it. It only takes one parent to go ballistic. But, if you decide to; definitely check with your admin and/or union.
I think medical decisions should be left to the parents or caregivers. If a student were to ask my opinion, I would tell them what I would do, but would advise them to discuss it with their parents. As a parent, I do not want anyone, including teachers, influencing my child on family matters. Health, politics, religion, and ethics are family matters and it is not a teacher's role to influence students in these areas.
I’m just saying that EVEN in a case where you have someone qualified to be giving medical advice, the school system bans it. I have to be very careful with what I say in these situations. Given what I’ve seen in videos of teachers or even heard my colleagues say, I don’t trust *most* teachers to be so careful. Best to keep out of it. Answer direct questions with short truthful answers, and then tell the kids “I think this is something you should discuss with your parents.”
It’s not your place. Steer clear of the conversation if you want to keep your job even if your school is “talking about it”.
Your district's legal team may have a problem with it.
No. Medical decisions should be left to doctors and guardians.
Why would you encourage students to get the vaccine? You’re not a doctor and shouldn’t be giving medical advice.
I think if your school district is encouraging students to get vaccinated, you should be fine. I would think since the CDC and federal government are also encouraging it you should be fine, but maybe check with your union or school district to be safe. We can all give you our opinions, but we don’t know where you teach and the regulations/laws in the area.
I just commented on whether they would have consequences if they encouraged their students to get vaccinated. If it were me, I wouldn’t do it.
My district is encouraging students get vaccinated and will back us up if a parent gets upset at us for encouraging them also. When students ask me about the vaccine I give them the basic facts. “If someone is 12 or older then they can get the vaccine.” Then I tell them it’s a decision they should make with their parents. That’s it. I don’t tell them whether I think they should get it or not.
I would not do it. Our job, in my opinion, is to teach children how to think, not what to think.
I don't see anything wrong with having discussions about it as long as you aren't disparaging people who are against it or more cautious about it since a lot of students are seeing that at home and naturally will side with their parents on things. I don't see anything wrong with being open about your own support of it though and even providing information about local vaccination sites and things of the sort.
Your District's legal team might think otherwise. Better check with them!
Just don’t insult those who haven’t gotten the vaccine. Stay positive.
Why would you get in the middle of this highly controversial topic? Leave it up to the parent. Also, if your district knew you were promoting, you might be in “trouble”.
You better leave that alone if you want to stay employed! 
I think it would be okay to provide resources and tell them how it can be available to them
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Waaaay wrong!
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I wouldn't flat out tell them to get vaccinated, but there's nothing wrong with pointing out facts. For instance, they won't have to quarantine unless they show symptoms if they're vaccinated.
Would you encourage the students how
To vote? The fact that you’re
Asking this question is ridiculous
It seems to me that telling students to get the vaccine would be more like telling them TO vote. They could both be viewed as a civic good. Do you think it’s controversial to tell students to vote? What about telling students to read newspapers? Volunteering in their community? When I went to school, these things were promoted by teachers, without any controversy, despite representing personal values that not everyone believes in.