Teachers Should Educate Students About Vaccines Without Pressuring Them

A man past an electronic COVID-19 vaccination sign at a deserted Dundas Square in Toronto on May 11, 2021. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Commentary

Controversial topics often come up for discussion in the classroom. This can be good for learning, but only if teachers handle the discussion properly. There’s a fine line between a vigorous debate that leads to deeper understanding for students and a career-ending fight between teachers and parents.