While adults sow fear, schoolchildren suffer

There is no reason left to avoid in-person education.

Early on in the vaccine rollout, teachers were given prioritization across the country. Local decisions varied, but early reports indicate that most states placed teachers toward the top of the eligibility list. This was a logical move. Getting teachers protected and back in the classroom meant children could head back too. From every indication, younger people are the ones least likely to have a severe case of COVID-19, if they show signs of having it at all.