METCO
METCO
Lexington Public Schools
METCO Program
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
781-861-2320
Barbara Hamilton, METCO Director, Ext. 69123
Felicia Grullon, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 69122
The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program, established in 1966, is the nation’s longest-running voluntary school desegregation program, aimed at reducing racial isolation by busing Boston-resident students to suburban public schools. Founded by activists including Ruth Batson and Dr. Leon Trilling, METCO began with 220 students across seven suburban districts and now serves over 3,200 students in 34 districts.