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Florida students began returning to classrooms this week amid a teacher and support-staff shortage, with some counties still advertising positions and exploring "creative options" to fill vacancies.

Along with the difficulties of staff shortages, teachers and school districts are also facing scrutiny around what students are taught in the classroom.

The event helped offset the cost of school supplies for parents and give teachers a window into their students' day-to-day life.

Students and teachers are both facing challenges again as schools reopen next month across Tampa Bay.

Sales-tax exemptions on school-related purchases will run through Aug. 7.

The requirement marks a change of course for the district, which had said previously that masks would be optional.

The increased sales could take place as students who remained home last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic return to school.

Public schools in Gwinnett County will move online this fall. The district's superintendent said most everyone will have the Internet but he "can't guarantee" reliable access for all.

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