GUIDANCE HANDBOOK: District 8, Bronx
New York: 1970. Wraps. 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.
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. Very good. Item #80006
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