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Fifty years after Boston's court-ordered busing plan aimed to address racial segregation in public schools, the city continues to deal with its effects. Three panelists emphasized the need to shift focus from busing to investing in quality education within neighborhoods.

Andrea Campbell said the Children’s Justice Unit is working to respond to complaints at Southwick Regional School and others.

Monica Tibbits-Nutt celebrated her one-year anniversary as Massachusetts' secretary of transportation with a detailed overview of her accomplishments such decreasing the Sumner Tunnel closures and the East-West rail.

One year after the Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious admissions, some elite universities revealed a drop in enrollments among Black students and other racial minorities. But data from more schools is needed to understand the full impact on school admissions.

The proposal’s been pending on Beacon Hill for months. Senate President Karen Spilka has been skeptical, but Boston’s mayor says conversations are ongoing.

Eng said Monday on Boston Public Radio, he wants to help people who need more transit options after midnight.

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