A review by sammienicole22
Adequate Yearly Progress by Roxanna Elden

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I think this may have been a book read during summer break instead of during the school year. Some of the stuff hit too close to home as a high school teacher, that it almost made me feel angry and annoyed because of the accuracy. However, I also found myself laughing out loud at some parts, especially some of the interactions between teacher and student. No one can fully, truly understand the difficulties of being a teacher, but I think this book gives a decently accurate sneak peek to the ridiculous expectations and burdens placed upon teachers. I really think I may have rated this a big higher if I read it during a different time period. However, it was still a decently enjoyable read. I just would not say there is anything incredibly remarkable that made me rate it higher. Didn’t hate, but didn’t love it either.