He's literally the teacher we all wish we had, but never got.

I like the fact that the teacher looks more like us than a super model or even look like an actor. Fantastic cast

Turning 400 dad students into geniuses is hard work.

I was not very smart as a kid . I failed in entrace exam to the top tier elementary school . My mom who has a degree in PhD in chemistry went to the headmaster and offered to teach high school class in chemistry . She quitted her job at the university to come to teach high school kids. Of course I got accepted to the elementary school because of her . She taught for only 2 years but her class got very high score in the national test and many got accepted to very good university . Later on I ask her why she can teach better . She told me that most of the chemistry teacher lack of the deep understanding of the subject . They just ask the kid to memorize everything and do not understand anything.

Ashamed teachers made me watch this in school years ago but not a one lived up to being a teacher like that. Through 12 years over 40 different teachers I’m sure, only four I can say did what he did in my school life. Thank you teach✌️

I loved how the car played a symbolic representation in how the teacher was feeling. When it started, the teacher felt broken as he didn't know how he would navigate this chapter. When the car was stolen, the teacher felt hopeless When the car was upgraded, it showcases his new found motivation

"Behind any genius, is a genius teacher." - Stephen Hawking

Rest in Peace Jaime Escalante, you always will be a true hero, hope the students will always appreciate what you did for them💫

As a teacher myself, sometimes the best way to teach underprivileged students is found outside the box. Inspiring story by the way. 🙏

I was fortunate enough to hear him speak at the University of South Carolina in 2002ish. He was exactly as the movie portrayed him. He said students will rise to the level you expect of them. His famous line, “You can do it Johnny, I know you can.” was exactly how he treated his students. He didn’t accept them saying they couldn’t do something, but he also made sure to give them the tools they needed to accomplish their tasks. He was everything I wanted to be as a teacher.

He's genius and full of helping students.

Great inspiring movie and real life story. What I think is most unexpected, is the fact that this teacher (Jaime Escalante), demonstrated decades ago that the most crucial piece in the educational system is the teacher itself. I mean, he alone inspired and properly educated generations of succesful students in the SAME conditions other teachers failed. He had a real impact, and that alone is being studied today by the Australina professor John Hattie and his discoveries on visible learning wich demostrate that most students all over the world respond and perform consistently acording to the teacher, his methods and feedback rather than the enviroment, the curricula, the hours, etc. Revolutionary findings to say the least. Good luck.

This just shows that everyone is a mf genius when they are taught in way that engages their attention and doesn’t bore them. Studying is fun for me when it’s not all about just reading and writing, I like to be engaged with the lecture rather than just listening and memorizing. As a kid that has a problem with their mental health, I think they need to upgrade their way of teaching students and istg they’ll see visible results

"HOW DO I REEEECH THEEEEESE KEEEEEEEEEDS"

I had a math teacher just as invested in his students as him. I loved him and wished he had more notice outside of the school.

I remember my mother making me attend his math program during my middle school years and surprisingly, his workbook and methods really helped me a lot.

Wow, even the female students were dad students. I am impressed. They all look very young to be dads too.

The man took a bunch of students at a level where he had to tell them -(-1) is 1, and managed to teach them all calculus, one of the most infamous school subjects there is

The smartest guy in my class was Hispanic.He always working with his family and we didn't understand how he was so far ahead of us. I asked him and he said "hard work my boy". til this day, those words from a peer still sticks with me. He became my inspiration in college as I would think about what he said every time I hit a mental block. Just wanted to put that out there.

we need more teachers like him

Unfortunately many teachers don't take their responsibility seriously.

You forgot to mention that the unexpected student the gangster guy who was peer pressure to not study and study on the down low had the highest grade from all students.

Being a teacher is the world's most noble profession. Nobody takes a teaching post to drive a ferrari. Its really because of that sense of service that people want to teach

I have watched this movie earlier but I would watch it time and again because it restores the faith in humanity. Loved this.

I had some of the laziest teachers in middle school and high school back in the early 2000's. They'd show movies like this throughout the semester instead of teaching.

I wish a teacher like him taught me Calculus

Thank you for sharing. This is a true story. The movie shows only a part of his success. He is respected by outstanding politicians like George Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rest in peace Jaime Escalante.

Ohhhh... *BAD students 😆. That typo really threw me off for a minute

Meeting a good teacher is a very rare phenomenon

I had a teacher like this for science in high school. Retired Marine Corp colonel. High energy, really high standards. I failed his class and he was a jerk but it left a lasting impression on my life.

Such great teacher are rare gems to be found investing their time and effort and creating a child career is not an easy task. Hats off to such teachers❤️

let makes all students ---"DAD"

I think there are similar movies like that in two different versions. But this one seems to be the first and more impressive. Anyways Respect to the teachers like Escalante. The world needs more like him.

In high school, I had a teacher like this but in Music class. I still remember all us till this day. no teacher could be compared to him.

This is based on a true story. The teacher died in the early 2000s. There is even an interview with some of the real students and how they became sucessful in life because (Kemo) Escalante pushed them to reach for something better.

Moral of the story : bring a knife to class

I wish my teacher was like this

Not a movie it's a real story 💯🙏🏽

Man this guy just wanted to teach computer and ended up single-handedly prevented 400 students from being accused of cheating because of racism

damn it must have been hard to teach these dad students

Most often the students are blamed for their achievements, while most often it's the teachers inability to interact with them. Nothing personal against the teachers that often work hard, but interconnection is not always easy to achieve

My teacher i had when i was 13 years old i still remmember, im 27 now. He taught me so manny things as a misbehaving kid. Thanks mr steel 😊 it was his first year teaching and did a impact more then any teacher had for years of experience. Thank you!

The old man really knew how to motivate a group under his care. SO SAY WE ALL! 😎

87 passes in AP Calculus is very impressive. Not many people take that class in the first place. 87 is majority

imagine being so good at your job the police get involved to try and expose you

I hope those 400 dads are prospering

All the nursing instructors should use this teacher as a model

I love this movie 🥰 the way he teaches the kids is genius.

"Stand and Deliver" that's all We need to know in order to become great teachers

This is an extremely powerful movie, great recap! Thank you for all of your hard work!

lou diamond phillip has always been one of my fav actors

We are hiring for a computer teacher? You're hired... Ok we don't have computers but you already signed a contract so you gotta teach math now.

Only had ONE teacher in my entire life all th way to graduate school that reached out md connected like this. Mr Barringer from 9th grade English. His valyes stuck with me all the way through.

An asian student: American high school calculus isn't hard.

Great ! I wish I had teachers who were as arsed as this man.

you are one of my favorite recaps! love your vids

Did anyone just realize that it says 400 dad students?

This a classic. Truly inspiring. Praise those that choose to be a teacher and be massacred by the system and politics.

My all time favorite movie. Although i didn't go to this school, I live in LA and this movie is so relatable. We all have a teacher that believes in us more than ourselves.

Edward James Olmos was brilliant in this role.

he really gave all those dad students a chance

Ah yes, dad students

To us Mexicans Edward James Olmos is a superhero!

This is a movie all current and aspiring teachers need to watch.

I like this recap channel more than all the others, his voice is perfect for this kind of stuff, its so calming

Wow racism is really on another level in the States! God bless the teachers who works hard for their students to reach their dreams! 💪

This is why “ a teacher whom are hero they often getting blame”

Excellent My Guy 💪

He “reeched thees keeds.” 🤣🤣🤣

400 Dad students....? Just how many children do they have..

those are some dad students

these kind teachers r extremely hard get taught by them, if any of u happen to be so lucky do cherish them, while it lasts

This case is a treasure island in an ocean of apathy, comfort and self-complacency

what a great film for someone who missed out on proper education these students didn't know how lucky they were having Escalente as their teacher, if I could go back to being 14 again jeez i wouldn't waste a minute I'd sit at the front of all classes, never miss a day, study every day and make sure although everyone gave up on me, I didn't give up on myself and actually achieved decent things in life.

I was blessed enough to have been taught math for 2 years by a teacher who won the Jaime Escalante Award those two years I was his student. He truly made math so fun and amazing while demanding results at the same time. I’m 44 and we are talking 7-8 grade. but I still vividly remember him always saying “Math is Sexy!” We’d have to draw hearts around our final answers, use different but correct colors, shapes, etc. It really worked! I passed the Calculus AP exam as a junior in high school, 99% because of my match teacher. And, yes, I still hate match!

Nice *dad* students. Dad must be proud

All the students are dads lol

There's a similar "concept" (even tho this is real) where in the anime/manga GTO (Great teacher Onizuka) teaches the worst class in this school life lesson instead of normal history, math etc.. It's a great manga/anime you should read/watch

that is right. great teacher can do wonders.

a good teacher can magic !

This i love ! We all have much more potential if we only try harder ! To believe in your talents and developing those and discovering all fields should be the main task of schools and parents !not only career and money ! Money is just a lubricant for your ambition

Other people: interested in the story Me: going crazy wondering if he has hair or not

Jaime Escalante one the greatest Bolivian educators.

I had the same maths teacher for 5 years who didn’t turn up or give us any help I wish my teacher was the same as that guy

Those dad students man...

400 dads man that’s awesome

Can we take a moment to appreciate how much effort he puts into these videos for us 😇

That was fascinating. Now I want to watch it!

Teachers make all the difference

He wrote dad students

Most of good teachers, schools and colleges cater to already good students. If you are not upto "standard" they will outright reject you. But here is where a "great" teacher shines. He will mould a "bad" student into a "great" student. Because he knows how a student thinks.

I am one of those lucky bastards who had always great teachers. Apart from a few all my teachers were always great Well maybe me giving an effort also made it easier they still have always been patient l with me hence I always call my fav 3 every holiday. I think that is the best way to thank them.

these students are too good to be true.

thank youuuuuuuuuuu I love your channel

not all heroes wear capes

I watched this in math class and I do recommend watching this movie you wont regret it.

Aw. This is such a sweet story.

Now this is what a good teacher is.....

Bullies may make you stronger and let you know your own power

😶Holly Sheeesh we really need more teachers like him