LATEST METCO STORIES

Families and friends gathered in Dorchester to celebrate themselves for being part of the METCO program.

Caja brings a background in psychology, special education, community engagement, and social justice work to her role. 

Summer learning should remind our young people that learning happens everywhere.

August 18 was officially proclaimed Shey Peddy Day in recognition of the proud Melrose METCO alumna from the Class of 2007 and WNBA Connecticut Sun player.

A 14-week learning experience focused on practical financial literacy skills, with the opportunity to earn three transferable college credits.

Twenty remarkable students explored issues affecting their Boston neighborhoods and their METCO districts through research, civic engagement, and honest conversation.

This summer has been a beautiful reminder that there is no limit to what the METCO community can achieve.

As a school counselor in Lexington, Dr. Shavers facilitated support groups for METCO students and students of color and co-developed a K–5 anti-racism curriculum.

"This summer I am looking forward to learning more of the Igbo language and working to make sure I can have my first year of college free."

Jhaizer will study Human Physiology with aspirations to pursue a career in the medical field, and Jhainier plans to study sports journalism.

"Every experience, conversation, setback, opportunity, and space I have occupied helped shape the way I have come to understand the world around me."