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Pasadena Segregation Strife in Northern Style Schools
Federal investigators describe Pasadena as a model of de facto segregated schooling. Pasadena High crowds, Muir High’s shrinking white enrollment, and busing changes fuel tensions. The lawsuit backed by the Justice Department challenges school board policies on zoning, assignment, and facilities while a $34 million bond to cluster three high schools faces stiff opposition.
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Pasadena High
Muir
Pasadena
Paul Boyko
Wwyer
Pasade
Justice Department
Pasadena School Board
South
Muir High School
Pasadena Igh
Muir High
Blair
James E. Spangler
Skipper Rostker
Wilton A. Clarke
Office of Civil Rights
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Pasadena Board
Ralph W. Hornbeck