Thousands of teachers may be forced out of NYC schools next week because of vaccine mandate

Teachers must get a vaccine or leave New York City classrooms by Tuesday, prompting fears of a sudden shortage of educators.

That's the morning after a city vaccine mandate for educators goes into effect. Unions representing classroom teachers, principals and supervisors say the mandate's introduction has been so poorly handled that many school employees will be suspended, resulting in unsafe schools.

That's the morning after a city vaccine mandate for educators goes into effect. Unions representing classroom teachers, principals and supervisors say the mandate's introduction has been poorly handled and that so many staff may be suspended that schools could become unsafe.