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"
Rights
Obtained from Contributor - Copyright Unknown
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
Time Periods
1970-1977 Open Admissions - Fiscal Crisis - State Takeover

