Bel Kaufman

Author and educator of 'Up the Down Staircase'

Bel Kaufman - Author and educator of 'Up the Down Staircase'
Born

1911
114 years ago

Died

July 25th, 2014
10 years ago — 103 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author and educator, contributed significantly to literature and teaching. Authored the acclaimed novel 'Up the Down Staircase', which explored the challenges faced by teachers and students in urban schools. The book gained widespread recognition and was adapted into a film. Worked as a professor at various institutions and influenced future educators through her teachings and writings.

Authored the novel 'Up the Down Staircase'

Worked as an educator at multiple institutions

Contributed to various publications on education

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