Kaufman, Bel

Up the Down Staircase

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ISBN 13:: 9780525565659
author:: Kaufman, Bel
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Vintage Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 13.2 centimetres (0.28 kg
Genre:: Books
Condition:: New
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Up the Down Staircase tells the story of Sylvia Barrett's journey as she navigates the challenges of teaching in New York City's public schools. Despite her best efforts, she faces a range of obstacles, from broken windows to bureaucratic red tape.

The book is presented through an unusual format: a collection of correspondence that includes administrative memos, notes of wisdom, and student homework assignments. This unique narrative voice adds to the sense of realism and immediacy, drawing the reader into Sylvia's world.

Written in 1964, Up the Down Staircase remains a poignant and thought-provoking portrayal of the public school system. It is a powerful exploration of the impact that dedicated teachers can have on their students' lives.

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