Celebration for the first group of LaGuardia Community College paraprofessional students , May 1971

Item

Title

Celebration for the first group of LaGuardia Community College paraprofessional students , May 1971

Description

Fern Khan (at center of photo) and her students who were the first group of students to enroll at LaGuardia. These students were paraprofessionals employed by the Board of Education. The program was funded following an agreement between the United Federation of Teachers union and the Board of Education as a Career Ladder program to move paraprofessionals into teaching or social work.

Creator

Khan, Fern

Source

Khan, Fern

Contributor

Khan, Fern

Date

May 1971

Original Format

Photograph

Extent

4" x 4"

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Khan, Fern. 2000. “Celebration for the First Group of LaGuardia Community College Paraprofessional Students , May 1971.”, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/230