Bel Kaufman's up the down stair case

Description:

Chronicles the goings-on in a large metropolitan high school, detailing the experiences of an idealistic first-year teacher who is plagued by difficulties arising from an overwhelming bureauracy, inadequate facilities, and some unforgettable students.

subjects: Fiction,  High school teachers,  High schools,  Humor,  Public schools,  Secondary Education,  Education, Secondary -- Humor,  Humor, general,  Fiction, general,  Fiction, satire

Places: New York,  New York (State)