METCO's Legacy: Busing for Opportunity
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Ruth Batson initiated the METCO program in 1966, busing students of color from underfunded city schools to suburban ones, creating opportunities for generations. This preceded the mid-seventies busing battles. Activists like Batson pushed for change through grassroots efforts like Operation Exodus. Schools in Black neighborhoods lacked resources, leading to the METCO program. Today, METCOs leaders honor the programs legacy and continue to provide opportunities for students.
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