Many Parents Are Demanding That Schools Return To In-Person Learning
In many suburban public school districts in Massachusetts, in-person learning is limited.
Meredith Nierman
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Return To In-Person Learning
Parents are growing restless in some Boston suburbs. Nearly one year into the pandemic, many say they are fed up that schools remain either closed or open only part-time.
"Kids should be back in school," said Chris Brezski, a father of two in Newton. "I'm disappointed we are where we are right now."
President Joe Biden said over the weekend that “it’s time for schools to reopen safely,” repeating the lone word “safely.” But defining that has been one of the most vexing political questions of the coronavirus era. It's been a decision that has also been left largely to local leaders, sleepy school committees and vigilant teachers unions as the scientific knowledge about the virus unfolds.