SCS: 17% of teachers plan to return for in-person instruction

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Schools is revealing just how many teachers plan to return to the classroom if in-person instruction resumes in January.

The district says only 17% of teachers want to restart in-person instruction while the rest are asking to remain virtual.

A previous survey of families found only one-third of students could be returning to campus to learn.

The district also shared a video showing students following their teacher over video chat while at least one other adult remains in the room.