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How school segregation survived Boston’s busing
Boston schools are more segregated now than than they were 30 years ago. Did integration fail, or did the people?
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How Boston's Eliot School desegregated — and resegregated
Since the end of mandatory busing in 1988, white students in the Boston public schools have tended to 'cluster' once again in a small handful of select schools, due to parent choice, persistent neighborhood segregation — and district policy.
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The Celtics are NBA champions again. Here's a look at the storied season
Reporter Simón Rios joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the storylines of Celtics' historic season and what could be next for the young team.
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Why is Massachusetts taking hits in the New Hampshire governor’s race?
As she runs for governor of New Hampshire, much of Republican Kelly Ayotte's campaign messaging seems to focus on Massachusetts. But why? According to some experts, it's part of a New Hampshire tradition.
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Forecast: Bostonians cope as sticky heat wave keeps up
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this week, right on cue with the official start of summer. Heat index values, which consider both temperature and humidity, show it will feel even hotter than the forecast suggests.
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How Boston's Poet Laureate feels the joy of Juneteenth through 'The Electric Slide'
When Boston's Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola thinks of Juneteenth, she sees the national holiday as a celebration, but also as a reminder of oppression. Olayiwola joined WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody to reflect on the meaning of the day and how some of her poetry reflects the holiday's themes.