GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- Back to school season is here.
Students in Gary, Indiana returned Thursday, and some students sat in classrooms while their teachers joined virtually.
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It's an effort to address a teacher shortage.
But, the worst case scenario Gary Community Schools Corporation had prepared for did not materialize Thursday.
There were only about a dozen virtual teachers providing instruction throughout the district.
Officials say, despite some day one challenges, it's so far, so good.
Many of the district's educators were let go, mostly at the middle school level.
"With proximity, the actual teachers are considered master-level teachers. They're highly qualified," said Yvonne Stokes, with the district.
Last month, Gary Co