Eight years before the forced desegregation of Boston schools, Massachusetts created a unique program to increase diversity. Founded in 1966, the METCO program provided families in Boston and Springfield access to a wider choice of schools. Now, 50 years later, some question whether the state is taking the program for granted. 

Cheryl Maloney is the superintendent of Weston Schools, which participates in the METCO program.

Jim Stergios is the executive director of the Pioneer Institute and has held past positions in both secondary and higher education