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“You burros have calculus in your blood.”

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Jaime Escalante

Jaime Escalante was a renowned math teacher and educator, born on December 31, 1930, and passed away on March 30, 2010. He was famous for his teaching at Garfield High School in Los Angeles, California, for his relentless efforts in education, and for the profound impact he had on his students. more

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