[company_age]58.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) is a non-profit organization based in Roxbury, Massachusetts, dedicated to facilitating voluntary school integration in the Boston area. Founded in 1966, METCO stands as a beacon of social justice and educational equity, partnering with 33 suburban school districts to provide transformative educational opportunities for Boston students of color. Through a unique lottery system, METCO ensures equal access for all applicants, placing students in diverse learning environments that foster academic excellence, personal growth, and interracial understanding. METCO's comprehensive support services extend beyond academics, encompassing transportation, cultural enrichment programs, and ongoing guidance for students and families. This holistic approach empowers students to thrive in their new environments, fostering a sense of belonging and community. METCO's impact transcends individual lives, contributing to the dismantling of racial isolation, promoting diversity, and creating a more equitable learning landscape for all students. As the largest voluntary desegregation program in the United States, serving over 3,100 students annually, METCO stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and commitment in achieving social change. Its unwavering dedication to educational equity and social justice has earned it national recognition as a model for school desegregation, inspiring similar initiatives across the country.[/description][ps]Voluntary school integration program, comprehensive student support services, cultural enrichment programs[/ps]