Video: Governor Ivey offers encouragement as educators, staff and students return to school

Montgomery, Ala. – Governor Ivey released a video offering encouragement as many Alabama students returned to the classroom this week.

"I want to encourage all of you – teachers, school administrators, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, coaches, parents and student – to stay motivated and safe this school year," said Ivey. "We're all in this together, no mater if you're in the classroom, learning from home, or doing a mix of the two."

Watch Governor Ivey's full message here: