Teachers concerned over Atlanta Public Schools plan to return to classroom Atlanta Public Schools teachers are concerned about the district's plan to return to the classroom. ATLANTA - Atlanta Public Schools teachers are preparing for students to return to the classroom later this month. At a board meeting on Monday, APS leaders said they would move forward with the plan despite the rise in COVID-19 cases across the state. Some teachers are now speaking about going back to in-person learning. "I'm feeling quite nervous. I'm nervous for not only my own health but also for our students," said teacher Tracey Pendley.