Stand and Deliver

A dedicated mathematics teacher takes a job at an under-resourced high school and sees potential in a class of students others have underestimated. Through demanding, unconventional lessons, he challenges them to aim for advanced calculus while they balance schoolwork with pressures at home and in their community.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like uplifting stories about teachers and students overcoming low expectations, especially The Ron Clark Story; Not for you if you want a fast-paced plot or deeply developed stories for every student.

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