Analyzing the Perception of METCO Program by Suburban Parents | Dissertation

The Perception of METCO Program by Suburban Parents

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Introduction

The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program is a voluntary grant program funded by the commonwealth Massachusetts with intention of expanding educational opportunities, reduce racial isolation,  and increase diversity by permitting students in particular cities to attend the public schools located in ore communities but have  agreed to participate. Founded in 1966, the program was established with seven district schools accepting the first 200 METCO students (ST, 2010). According to White-McLaughlin & Lesley College (1996), there are about 3300 students currently participating in 33 district schools in metropolitan Boston in addition to other four district schools outside the Springfield. According to Spergel (2007), the METCO mission is twofold; to give Boston students from underperforming school districts an opportunity of attending a school that is higher performing…