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About 65 percent of Memphis students to continue remote learning, district awaiting response from 11 percent - TSDMemphis.com

Parents of 65 percent of Shelby County Schools students do not plan to send them back to school buildings in January, based on survey results obtained by Chalkbeat. Some parents told Chalkbeat they are reluctant because COVID-19 cases are surging, some are unsatisfied with online learning continuing even if students are in the building, and […]

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