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Wakefield METCO director reports enrollment uptick, HBCU outreach and expanded after-school offerings
Summary
Wakefield’s METCO program has 65 students this year (about 30 in high school), an expanded high-school cohort and after‑school programming; staff described HBCU fair participation and plans to boost recruitment and supports next year.
The Wakefield School Committee heard an update on the district METCO program on Feb. 24, during which the METCO director described increased high-school enrollment, after-school programming and plans for next year.
The director said METCO enrollment for the current year is 65 students, including roughly 30 students at the high-school level and a freshman cohort of about 10 students. The program expanded after-school participation through Wakefield…
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