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“Teach like your hair's on fire!”

Quote by Rafe Esquith

Book:Lighting Their Fires: How Parents and Teachers Can Raise Extraordinary Kids in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World

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Lighting Their Fires: How Parents and Teachers Can Raise Extraordinary Kids in a Mixed-up, Muddled-up, Shook-up World

Exploring strategies and insights, the book aims to help adults support the development of extraordinary kids in today's multifaceted environment. more

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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. more

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