Gwinnett County School District Revises Plan For Teachers To Return To Schools

Most Georgia public school districts switched to an online learning format March 16, when Gov. Brian Kemp ordered school buildings to shut down due to the coronavirus. Since then, the governor has said school buildings should remain closed for the school year.

On May 1, Gwinnett County Public Schools announced plans requiring staff to return to work in late May. The plan raised concerns among educators that the district could be risking its employees’ health.

Under the original plan, director-level staff members were required to return to their worksites Wednesday. Teachers were expected to return to their classrooms on May 18 and work there for a week.