Parents like Martinez say having even some in-person learning has been a lifesaver. But, it’s not perfect, and some parents are growing increasingly frustrated. Anthony Smith, a Fall River resident who described his 13-year-old son as “severely handicapped,” said four days of in-person learning is far better than none, but still not enough. He wishes the district would let its highest-need special education students spend five days a week in in-person classes.
His son is given to outbursts and would likely destroy a computer, making remote school work impossible, he said.
“He has meltdowns; he doesn’t understand ‘there’s no school today,’” he said.