Summary:
This series documents Pola's extensive work with the Boston Public Schools on issues relating to increasing bilingual education opportunities, and monitoring desegregation. It contains substantial information on the Citywide Parents' Advisory Council and the Community District Advisory Councils ordered by Judge Arthur Garrity as part of the process to desegregate Boston Public Schools. See Series 5. Massachusetts Advocacy Center, Project to Monitor the Code of Discipline for information on a project that worked to ensure that disciplinary action was meted out fairly regardless of race. Materials in this series include correspondence, reports, and handbooks.
Dates
- Creation: n.d., 1976-1979
Creator
- From the Collection: Pola, Carmen A., 1939- (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection is primarily in English with some material in Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is mainly unrestricted; records identifying specific students are restricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 16 cubic feet (20 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository