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“If we expect kids to be losers they will be losers; if we expect them to be winners they will be winners. They rise, or fall, to the level of the expectations of those around them, especially their parents and their teachers.”

Quote by Jaime Escalante

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Jaime Escalante
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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