What are the names of the students in Stand and Deliver?
Cast
- Edward James Olmos as Jaime Escalante.
- Estelle Harris as Secretary.
- Virginia Paris as Raquel Ortega.
- Will Gotay as Francisco “Pancho” Garcia.
- Ingrid Oliu as Guadalupe “Lupe” Escobar.
- Carmen Argenziano as Jesse Molina.
- Rosanna DeSoto as Fabiola Escalante.
- Vanessa Marquez as Ana Delgado.
What are some positive traits of Mr Escalante from Stand and Deliver?
Escalante is determined to teach inner-city students they are more than just a statistic through mathematics. He believes they have the potential to exceed expectations, all they need is ganas (desire). Over the course of the film, we see his dedication in educating his students and the positive impact it has on them.
How does Escalante help Angel?
Escalante gives him three textbooks: one each for home, locker and work so that Angel never has to be seen carrying one on him. My favorite part about the movie was how he stuck up for his students when they were accused of cheating on the exam..
What level of math does Mr. Escalante want to teach his students?
Escalante, is hired to teach basic math (arithmetic) but he decides to set higher goals for his students. He teaches them algebra instead, and then convinces the school to let him teach calculus the next year. He wants to teach calculus so that his students will be eligible to take the Advanced Placement Math Test.
What ever happened to Jaime Escalante?
Escalante died on March 30, 2010, at his son’s home, while undergoing treatment for bladder cancer. He was 79. On April 1, 2010, a memorial service honoring Escalante was held at the Garfield High School.
Why are Mr Escalante’s students accused of cheating?
Escalante’s work received national attention in 1982, when 14 of his Garfield students were accused of cheating after receiving high scores on the AP test. Amid accusations of discrimination, the students took the test again to prove themselves.
What happened to Jaime Escalante?
What car does Jaime Escalante drive?
What kind of car was Jaime Escalante driving in the opening sequence of the movie? A Volkswagen. The opening sequence showed Escalante driving an older Volkswagen Bug into East LA to the school where he was originally hired to teach computers.
Is Mr. Escalante still alive?
March 30, 2010Jaime Escalante / Date of death