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How a 1987 attack on a METCO bus at Newton North reshaped the school's curriculum
A new Fig City News history series installment documents the 1987 racial attack on a METCO bus at Newton North High School that led to a Blue Ribbon Commission and curriculum changes, providing context as the district navigates persistent achievement gaps and DEI budget cuts in 2026.
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How a 1987 attack on a METCO bus at Newton North reshaped the school's curriculum
A new Fig City News history series installment documents the 1987 racial attack on a METCO bus at Newton North High School that led to a Blue Ribbon Commission and curriculum changes, providing context as the district navigates persistent achievement gaps and DEI budget cuts in 2026.
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How a 1987 attack on a METCO bus at Newton North reshaped the school's curriculum
A new Fig City News history series installment documents the 1987 racial attack on a METCO bus at Newton North High School that led to a Blue Ribbon Commission and curriculum changes, providing context as the district navigates persistent achievement gaps and DEI budget cuts in 2026.
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Angela Yamamoto
Angela Yamamoto is an editor with a broadcast journalism background, and is passionate about stories that inform and connect. She started as a TV producer, anchor, and reporter at NBC16 in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, covering breaking news and community features. A stint producing national news in New York City made her realize she missed community-focused storytelling, bringing her back to her roots.
Angela Yamamoto
Angela Yamamoto is an editor with a broadcast journalism background, and is passionate about stories that inform and connect. She started as a TV producer, anchor, and reporter at NBC16 in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, covering breaking news and community features. A stint producing national news in New York City made her realize she missed community-focused storytelling, bringing her back to her roots.
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