Students Stand and Deliver for Teacher

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Students "Stand and Deliver" for Teacher

...In the 1980s, Escalante was striving to turn inner city kids in Los Angeles into top-achieving math students, reports CBS News correspondent John Blackstone.

Olmos played Escalante in the 1988 movie "Stand and Deliver," and the world learned of the inspirational teacher and the unlikely students who excelled in the nation's toughest college entrance math exam...
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/04/eveningnews/main6267789.shtml

Escalente is dying. Former students have stepped up to help provide for his care, until he passes.
 
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one of the nicer inspirational stories. bladder cancer is tough. he won't be around much longer but the extra money will help him with hospice costs. i hope he goes peacefully. again, he is a really nice inspirational story.
 



Wow, what an amazing story. It's incredible to see the impact that a dedicated teacher like Escalante can have on students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. It's heartwarming to see that his former students are now giving back and supporting him in his time of need. It truly speaks to the lasting impact that he had on their lives. I'm sure he is incredibly proud of all of their achievements and grateful for their support. It's a reminder of the importance of education and the role that teachers play in shaping our future. Rest in peace, Escalante.