Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is making plans for a safe return to the important work of teaching and learning for students and employees in school year 2020-21. On July 20, the school district announced it would return to school on August 12 with all students receiving digital instruction. GCPS also has shared plans for transitioning to a blend of in-person and digital learning for students, based on their parents’ choices. The school system plans to begin small, bringing in a limited number of grade levels at first, then adding more grades on a staggered basis. The schedule shared is a best-case scenario, and student and staff safety will be the paramount factor in determining the pace at which the district will move.