Rafe Esquith has been deemed to be one of, if not the best teacher in America. No one can doubt that his work with 5th graders at a California inner city school is amazing. Just search him on Google, NPR, Ted Talks, and the Washington Post to see his full list of credentials and accomplishments.
For certain, he is not the only teacher with a mindset of teaching with trust rather than fear, with creating a safespace rather than a classroom full of stress and unattainable demands.
But what he does have, unlike many other teachers, is a voice. With award winning books and national news doing written pieces or interviewing him on segments of their shows, he is able to share his tips and thoughts about why his classroom works so well.
He is honest that it takes a lot of hard work, time, and dedication. He emphasizes consistency and has honed an envious ability to meet his students where they are at, and challenge them so they grow.
For any aspiring teacher, he is a professional worth listening to and learning from.
Click on the image below to watch an interview of Rafe
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