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Rafe Esquith is a renowned American teacher, born on June 2, 1954. He teaches fifth grade at霍奇斯中学 in Los Angeles, known for his unique teaching methods and profound impact on his students.

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“Baseball is a religion in my classroom. It's a very important part of life, baseball.”

Important Baseball Classroom Parts Of Life

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“Never compare one student's test score to another's. Always measure a child's progress against her past performance. There will always be a better reader, mathematician, or baseball player. Our goal is to help each student become as special as she can be as an individual--not to be more special than the kid sitting next to her.”

Source: Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56

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Born: June 2, 1954
Known for: Teacher
Quotes: 32

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