New York: n.p. 1850. First edition. Self wrappers. Very good copies light soiling. 4 pp.; 4 pp. 8vo. Two editions of the Resolve the first for the Board Edward B. Fellows Clerk dated May 15th and the second headed 'No.3' for "each of the Commissioners Inspectors and Trustees of the Several Ward and Public Schools to be distributed among the Teachers" Albert Gilbert Clerk with an additional date of Oct.16th 1850. The Committee followed the recommendations included in the report and "Resolved That the Board of Education earnestly recommend the Inspectors and Trustees of the several Ward and Public Schools to exert their united influence to abolish corporal punishment in every department of the Schools under their control." it was signed by Dr. William A. Walters Samuel A. Crapo John McLean and Wm. S. Duke. Though the various boards had encourage less severity beginning in 1823 it was not until twenty years after this resolve in 1870 that the practice was banned and which remained in effect despite attempts to reverse it over the years. Currently 19 states allow corporal punishment in schools. Rare. OCLC locates no copies of the first document and only one of the second: Trinity College. n.p. unknown books
New York 1970. Wraps. Very good. Oblong pamphlet 8 3/8" x 5 1/2": 16 pp. including the wrappers with photographic illustrations throughout including a cover shot by Ed Lavitt. Bound with staples in pictorial paper wrappers. Minor crease a production error to one leaf. Some mild toning and wear along the extremities; else very good. OCLC locates no holdings.<br /> <br /> With a dual English and Spanish text this handbook outlines the support system available to students and parents provides tips on identifying warning signs explains the role of guidance counselors and addresses a series of frequently asked questions. In the early 1970s Bronx schools faced severe challenges due to rapid urban decay population loss and the city's financial crisis. The South Bronx in particular experienced massive displacement and housing loss to fires impacting educational stability and community safety. Schools often dealt with overcrowding reduced resources and in some cases unrest incited by street gangs. unknown
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