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This poem is written by a young child witnessing the turmoil between whites and blacks during busing.

This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation…

This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation…

This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation…

This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation…

This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation…

This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation…

The issue of school desegregation attracted a lot of attention and concern. Third grade students from the Miller School in Holliston, MA, sent letters to Mayor Kevin White offering their opinions on how to handle the reactions to forced busing. The…

This letter to the Editor of the Boston Globe explains the author's belief that the people of South Boston are behaving in a racist manner. The author explains their position of being for children's choice in any school. The author believes, however,…

When the desegregation of Boston Public Schools made national headlines, students across the country sent letters to Mayor Kevin White giving advice, criticism, and concern. This particular class suggested asking the students of Boston how they feel…