Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith held a virtual media briefing on Monday to discuss plans for students' phased return to in-person learning starting in January of 2021. MCPS officials say they will only move forward with plans if key health metrics are met. A virtual option will be available for families who choose not to return to in-person instruction. MyMCMedia tuned into the virtual media briefing. Music provided by Manhattan Production Music. Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is the only independent, nonprofit organization providing access to public media (public access television and broadband media) directly to Montgomery County’s over one million residents as well as the resident non-profit organizations, associations and businesses. We engage, educate and empower individuals and the community to express diverse viewpoints. Stay up to date on news in Montgomery County! » Subscribe to MCM here: https://goo.gl/fi9sqQ » Check out MCM for more: https://www.mymcmedia.org Follow MCM on these platforms! » Facebook: https://goo.gl/89YTJN » Twitter: / mymcmedia » Instagram: https://goo.gl/BkuFnD For more Montgomery County, Maryland residents can tune to Comcast channels 21 and 995