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Union County Schools plans to return exclusively to in-person classes again in the fall

The director of schools says it will won't accept any applications for distance learning for any school.

MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. — Union County Schools said it plans to return to only in-person learning next school year.

Director of Schools James Carter said the district will not accept any applications for distance learning for any school for the remainder of the school year.

"We are also encouraging our distance learning students to move back to brick-and-mortar schools after spring break," Carter said.

Carter said this will be important so teachers can work with students to tackle potential learning gaps.

UCS is planning for in-person learning in the fall, but said those plans might change depending on how the COVID-19 pandemic pans out after more people receive the vaccine.

"In the event circumstances change between now and August, we will have a plan in place to accommodate those circumstances," Carter said.

Things are looking hopeful for Union County. The number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations in Tennessee has continued to see a steady decline since January. Health leaders said they are optimistic the vaccine will be available to all adults by summer once the most vulnerable groups have had a chance to receive it. 

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