This is the first of a series of planned studies undertaken (by court order) by the Massachusetts State Board of Education in order to monitor the progress toward desegregation in the Boston Public Schools. This volume includes the reports produced by department staff in areas monitored, together with selected statistical and other information provided to the department by the public school system. The 12 areas for which extensive reports are provided include: (1) student assignments (with statistical breakdowns by grade level, type of class, and type of school); (2) staff and teacher desegregation; (3) special desegregation efforts in particular schools; (4) special education; (5) bilingual education; (6) occupational education; (7) student transportation; (8) school facilities; (9) school safety and security; (10) student discipline; (11) institutional pairings (with colleges/universities and businesses); and (12) parent and student organizations. Attached is a "report and recommendation of resolution" regarding the desegregation dispute raised by the Boston Teachers Union. (GC)