Up the Down Staircase

A young teacher's idealism is tested as she navigates the complexities of her first assignment at Calvin Coolidge High School in this powerful drama about a novice schoolteacher who struggles to reach her most troubled students amidst apathy from administrators and delinquency from her student body. As Sylvia Barrett tries to make a difference, she finds herself entangled in a web of relationships with her colleagues, students, and even her own inner turmoil. Her story is one of perseverance and self-discovery, as she learns that the true measure of success lies not in grades or behavior, but in the impact one person can have on another's life.