"Teacher's Table"

Luciano 2022-06-21 20:37:05

The film is based on a true story set in a Los Angeles high school dominated by the children of South American immigrants. Iskrate, who used to work in a computer company, came to the school to teach in order to fulfill his ambition. Because the school was short of funds and had no computers, he had to change to teach mathematics. He used his powerful teaching method to tame the rude students led by Philip, and helped them pass the skipping exam with high marks, but was unexpectedly suspected of being a group cheating. In order to clarify the misunderstanding, the students decided to retake the exam. The teachers and students cooperated seamlessly, and finally set a record for the number of qualified students, and also won the school's funds to buy computers. This teacher believes: There is no student who cannot learn...

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  • Angel: [while Escalante is cooking dinner] Why don't we order out?

    Jaime Escalante: [Escalante looks at him incredulously]

    Angel: I'm kidding, man!

  • Jaime Escalante: Either I teach calculus next year, or have a good day.

    Raquel: Well, if this man can dictate terms to us, I see no reason for me to continue as department chair.