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. Fortunately, skilled teachers know how to walk that line. Now, as provinces ramp up their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, that skill is obviously more important than ever. Teachers need to provide accurate information about vaccines to their students while also respecting the right of students and their parents to make their own medical decisions. Let’s start with some basic facts. Regarding COVID-19 vaccines, the evidence is clear that the vaccines are both safe and effective. In fact, countries with high vaccination rates are seeing significant drops in hospitalization rates for COVID-19, and they’re beginning to loosen their restrictions. Two of the best-known success …