How did five first-time teachers fare in one of the most troubled public schools in New York City? Education correspondent John Merrow documents the rewards and challenges of their first year on the job.

Part VII: RealAudio: John Merrow revisits PS-25 in Brooklyn to see how the teachers are doing. (7/24/02)

Part I: First day on the job (9/19/00)
Part II: Learning the ropes (11/21/00)
Part III: Frustrations and accomplishments (1/30/01)
Part IV: The challenges continue (4/11/01)
Part V: Preparing for standardized tests (5/21/01)
Part VI: The end of the school year, and Jim Lehrer talks with John Merrow. (7/19/01)