"Stand and Deliver" teacher dies at 79

[Joboots]

RIP Jamie!!!!


http://usatoday.com/life/people/obit/2010-03-30-stand-and-deliver-teacher_N.htm

[slorch]

Should forever be remembered for setting his own standard and not settling for what others deemed "acceptable."

RIP Mr Escalante

[BDB]

R.i.p

[Favpack]

Sad news - great teacher, great movie.

[DEL VALLE]

He changed kids lives for the better:notworthy

[F18mustang]

That's sad. I always enjoyed that movie.

[DiamondJ2]

With NCLB and other guidlines, he wouldn't be able to do that under today's accountablility system, ESL, SE guidlines, etc., and the lack of desire of about 25% of students. Great motivator.

[cougardude]

RIP Jaime Escalante. I loved the movie.