Over the last few months, JFT has been working with our state affiliate, the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, to broaden vaccine eligibility to include teachers and school employees. Today, the Governor announced that he would do just that: On Monday, all teachers and school employees will be able to start receiving the vaccine.
"This is long overdue. Educators have given so much of themselves this year. They've risked their own health and that of their families, not to mention the mental and emotional toll that simultaneous virtual and in person teaching takes their lives. This announcement