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and he drops them off at the bus at 6:00. They have to work hard and have no TV during the <br />week. They wake him up to go and have learned a work ethic. They sacrifice with joy for the <br />children. They have learned to speak up and be at home in diverse community. He lives in <br />Dorchester in a three decker and attends the Presbyterian Church. He inspired all with the <br />explanation of the role played by METCO parents. <br />Margaret Soli, the Chair, added a comment of how as a teacher herself she had had such <br />good contacts with METCO parents and introduced the main speaker Jean McGuire, Executive <br />Director of METCO. <br />Ms.McGuire gave a wide ranging and inspiring talk describing her upbringing in Canton <br />in a family of 8 children and later move to Stoughton. Life has changed following World War II, <br />schools have been integrated but there remains much still to change. METCO tries to cross the <br />borders separating people and the schools are essential for promoting democracy. There are still <br />problems in housing and equal rights and we seek to educate everyone. METCO is a form of <br />desegregation in lieu of integrating housing. In recent years the METCO budget has been frozen <br />and now they are trying to have approval of a budget of $5,000,000. METCO is a finger in the <br />dyke and is important because we all need each other. <br />It was a very inspiring and educational evening for all present. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Paul A. Kelley, Secretary <br />2 <br />