METCO

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11 Roxbury St, Roxbury, Ma 02119-1720
Phone 617-427-1545
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Our missionThe Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, Inc. (METCO) provides students with a strong academic foundation rich in cultural, educational, ethnic, socioeconomic, and racial diversity and fosters the opportunity for children from Boston and from neighboring suburbs to develop a deeper understanding of each other in an integrated public school setting.
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About usFounded in 1966, METCO is the largest school desegregation program in the country. It is the commonwealth’s only program designed to address the long standing racial segregation in our public schools. METCO creates environments where students, parents and teachers of different backgrounds can appreciate diversity, find common ground through shared experiences, build lifelong friendships between diverse students, and strive toward the mutual goal of preparing young people to become global citizens. METCO supports 3,300 students annually in 33 participating suburban school districts and 190 public schools.
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Education Fellow

Founded in 1966, METCO is the largest school desegregation program in the country. It is the commonwealth’s only program designed to address the long standing racial segregation in our public schools.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Plan, recruit, facilitate, and evaluate our BEAT (Boston Education Action Teams) program.
  • Assist students in identifying racial equity concerns in their schools and communities to develop youth-led plans of action and presentations
  • Complete a minimum of 750 hours of service,