The purpose of this descriptive case study was to explore K-12 teachers' perspectives on distance learning and teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research questions that guided the study were: How do schoolteachers perceive online teaching during the pandemic? What advantages of online teaching did schoolteachers experience during the pandemic? What disadvantages of online teaching did school teachers experience during the pandemic? What impact did the pandemic have on online learning during the pandemic? What suggestions do schoolteachers have about online teaching? Twenty participants were chosen from school districts in Alabama to participate in interviews and focus group discussions. The findings showed 10 significant themes: 1) provided a quick resolution for institutions to continue educational service, 2) difficult for students to learn and teachers to teach, 3) a sudden, unanticipated adjustment, 4) both teachers and students learned technology, 5) fewer behavioral issues, 6) lack of support for teachers and students transitioning to virtual education, 7) no direct contact with students, 8) educators, parents, and students were not ready for the pandemic impact, 9) more training and support for educators teaching online, and 10) parents and students lack technology skills. Recommendations were provided based on the findings. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]