Teachers Can Now Get Booster Shots, CDC Says

Workers in high-exposure jobs, including school staff, may receive a Pfizer booster shot, based on an assessment of their individual benefits and risks. Advertisement [New Classrooms -- Advertisement](TwrP33ENK:m:1:3125711346:03B51CCE9DC0AFB77701B1254026A993:r) Weekly news and resources for teacher leaders - September 30, 2021 [1920 258 max (1)] Teacher Update [2021 BI COVER no text DATA crop](TwrP33ENK:m:1:3125711346:03B51CCE9DC0AFB77701B1254026A993:r:2303973) [School & District Management](TwrP33ENK:m:1:3125711346:03B51CCE9DC0AFB77701B1254026A993:r:2303973),[From Our Research Center](TwrP33ENK:m:1:3125711346:03B51CCE9DC0AFB77701B1254026A993:r:2303973) [91% of Educators Have Experienced Job-Related Stress, According to a Survey](TwrP33ENK:m:1:3125711346:03B51CCE9DC0AFB77701B1254026A993:r:2303973) A new nationally representative survey offers key takeaways from teachers, principals, and district leaders. 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