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
New York City: Board of Education 1964. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition. Octavo. 158pp. Blue printed wrappers. The spine and extremities of the wrappers are slightly tanned else a nice near fine copy. Laid in is a mimeographed typed letter from Alexander Hamilton Vocational High School laid into book. The letter addressed "To All Teachers:" briefly praises the book and reprints the foreword. Board of Education unknown
Albany: State Education Department 1965. Paperback. x 158p. later printing mildly soiled and worn wraps a good copy only. Originally prepared by the Board of Education City of New York. A historical overview intended for school teachers in New York. State Education Department paperback books
New York: New York Board of Education 1970. First Edition. Pamphlet. Very good. Cover photograph Ed Lavitt. Stapled 4to. pp12 in photographic and printed covers. Dual language outreach text explaining roles of guidance counselors with student stereotypes and framework for utilizing the guidance tier. In the gang-fueled and difficult time of 1970s NYC the network of parent guidance and staff would be of profound import to student achievement. District 8 contained some of the most economically challenged neighborhoods in the city. Contemporary photographs of children and counselors throughout with cover photo especially engaging. <br /> <br/><br/> New York Board of Education unknown books
New York: Wm. G. Bryant & Co 1854. Paperback. Good. illustrations 150 21 47 100 2p. Original flexible dark cloth binding. 23 cm. Cover worn along joints and edges. Mostly moderate foxing throughout. <br/><br/> Wm. G. Bryant & Co paperback books
New York: C.S. Westcott & Co. Printers 1863. Hardcover. Fair. illustrations folding chart/map 204p. Original cloth covered boards. 23cm. Front cover almost entirely detached. Several pieces of cover cloth gone. Extremities worn. Chartmap split apart along a couple of folds. Chart/map is of parcels of land conveyed to or purchased by the Board of Education. <br/><br/> C.S. Westcott & Co., Printers hardcover books