The Next Phase of the Vaccine Rollout, Tech-Savvy Teachers, and More

Plus the importance of putting girls at the center of Africa's COVID-19 response and a podcast series on U.S. immigration.

View in browser March 6, 2021 Getting the COVID-19 vaccine: Progress, and equity questions for the next phase   This week, President Biden announced that there will be enough vaccines to inoculate every American by the end of May. Elaine Kamarck and William Galston write that as vaccine supply increases and more states ramp-up their rollout plans, expect the last-mile issues of technology and equity to take center stage in the national conversation.   Read more Putting girls at the center of the COVID-19 pandemic response in Africa   As countries struggle to control the COVID-19 pandemic, save lives, and rebuild economies, investments in girls and women are more important than ever and will lead to a more resilient and inclusive recovery for all. Ahead of International Women's Day, Mamta Murthi explains how expanding opportunities for adolescent girls in Africa pays dividends.   Read more With digital savvy, teachers can enliven America's classrooms   Over half of America's school districts have reopened and children are returning to classrooms. How has the pandemic changed things for teachers and students? Drawing from interviews with California teachers, Bruce Fuller examines how educators are innovating for the future.   Read more Listen to Our Nation of Immigrants   Our Nation of Immigrants—a special five-part series on the Brookings Cafeteria podcast examining the facts and myths surrounding U.S. immigration—has just been nominated for an Ambie Award in the category of "Best Politics or Opinion Podcast."   From the dynamics of U.S.-Mexico border towns to perspectives on the immigrant experience, each episode provides context on America's immigration system and the surrounding policy debates.   Listen to the full podcast series Help support Brookings with a donation   Brookings is committed to making its high-quality, independent policy research free to the public. Please consider making a contribution today to our Annual Fund to support our experts' work. The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brookings Institution campus in Washington, D.C. is currently closed and all events are virtual only. For more information on the Institution's response, read our full guidance here. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter preferences | Receive the Brookings Brief less often