Jaime Escalante: Inspirational Math Teacher
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Born in Bolivia with a passion for mathematics and teaching, Jaime Escalante immigrated to the United States and became a legendary inspiration to inner-city students in East Los Angeles through a philosophy that refused to accept any limit on what a student could achieve.
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Explore the life of Jaime Escalante: his childhood in Bolivia, his path to teaching in the United States, and the innovative teaching philosophy that made him a beloved inspiration to his inner-city students. This early biography introduces young readers to the teacher who proved that any student, given high expectations and genuine support, can master even the most challenging academic material.
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Explores the life of math teacher Jaime Escalante, including his childhood in Bolivia, his road to teaching in the United States, and the innovative teaching techniques that made him an inspiration to his students--Provided by publisher.
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- Elementary
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