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“Best marks go to cheaters and memorizers. Marks depend on memorizing and not on real knowledge. When you cram into your head for a test you may get a high mark but forget it the next day. That's not an education. I suggest just Good and Bad at the end of the term on report cards. Or maybe nothing. Frank Allen”

Quote by Bel Kaufman

Work

Up the Down Staircase

This novel offers a candid portrayal of the daily life and struggles of a young teacher in a challenging urban school environment. The story delves into the complexities of classroom management, student behavior, and the bureaucratic hurdles that educators often encounter. more

Author

Bel Kaufman
Bel Kaufman

Bel Kaufman, born on May 10, 1911, and passed away on July 25, 2014, was an American author known for her humorous and insightful writing. Her works, such as 'Visitors from Outer Space', have won widespread acclaim and left a lasting impact on American literature. more

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