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Tag Archives: Hobart Shakespeareans
First God Made Idiots…
“First God Made Idiots. That was for Practice. Then he made School Boards.” –Mark Twain Thus ends a new moving tribute, narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, the renowned Shakespearean actor, in support of Rafe Esquith, who has been called the … Continue reading →
More Students and Readers Defend Rafe Esquith
A few days ago I posted an interview with one of Rafe Esquith’s former students, a recent graduate of New York University, who explained the many ways that Esquith, who was once described as “the greatest teacher in America,” and … Continue reading →
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Tagged best teacher in America, Hobart Elementary, Hobart Shakespeareans, LAUSD, Rafe Esquith, Rudy De La Cruz
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Rafe Esquith’s “Shakespeareans” Respond to Misconduct Allegations
Last fall, during a visit to Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to sit in for the day at Room 56 at Hobart Elementary, where Rafe Esquith, a man who has been described as “the best teacher” in America, has … Continue reading →
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Tagged Hobart Shakespeareans, Ian McKellan, Jay Mathews, KIPP, LAUSD, Mark Twain, Rafe Esquith, Richard Kohlberg, Room 56, Rudy De La Cruz, teacher misconduct
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