The FY22 METCO Program Report outlines the impact of the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) grant program on student outcomes, fund expenditures by participating districts, and the effectiveness of services provided by METCO in achieving the program's goals. The METCO program aims to enhance educational opportunities, promote diversity, and reduce racial isolation by allowing students from Boston and Springfield to attend public schools in participating suburban districts. The report highlights that approximately 3,300 students are currently enrolled in the program, which has been operational for over fifty years. It also details METCO's strategic initiatives to combat systemic racism and improve educational equity.
The report includes various sections such as an overview of the METCO program, student performance data, graduation rates, and financial expenditures by school districts on METCO-related programming. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and collaboration between METCO, school districts, and families to foster a supportive educational environment. Additionally, the report provides insights into transportation services for METCO students and demographic data for the 2021-2022 academic year. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive assessment of the METCO program's effectiveness and its contributions to enhancing educational equity in Massachusetts.