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American Experience September 11, 2023 41m

Steve + Barbara | Pain & Promise | American Experience | PBS

Summary

This history discusses the forced busing policy in Boston during the 1970s, referencing Steve's personal experience moving from a segregated Catholic school to a racially integrated public junior high and then Hyde Park High. The practical takeaway is that while busing aimed for educational equity, it created significant racial tensions and distractions in the school hallways, impacting the learning environment for many students.

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