Difficult students; a weakening student body; troubling school politics; and a pain-filled foray into the world of shidduchim are enough to leave Bracha Halperin's head spinning. Will she finish her first year of teaching with her head held high, or will her many challenges emerge victorious? Pass or Fail is the story of one woman's personal journey, as well as an exploration of some of today's most compelling chinuch issues. Serialized in Binah magazine.

By Sara Wiederblank