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Hundreds of Minnesota’s teachers and school staff are expected to be vaccinated as school districts across the state begin 

Last week, students from pre-kindergarten to second grade were brought back after weeks — or months — of distance learning. On Feb. 1, students in third, fourth and fifth grades will return to in-person learning. 

Many educators have raised concerns of having in-person instruction without being vaccinated. The state had allocated 

. But on Monday, Gov. Tim Walz announced 

15,000 more vaccines for teachers and child care workers

Teachers to get 15K more vaccines this week

Host Angela Davis spoke with school leaders on what it's like being back at school, the response from staff and teachers, and how young learners are handling the changes. She also checked in with MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman on Walz’s 

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Hundreds of Minnesota’s educators are expected to be vaccinated as schools start bringing students back into the classroom. Host Angela Davis spoke with school leaders about the return to in-person learning.

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