Books and Films which Inspire Teachers

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What books or films would inspire teachers to have high expectations of their students, especially young adults, so that they would give 100% each day to their teaching?

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This question was posed on December 13, 2006 on the AALPD/NIFL Professional Development discussion list, and also on the NIFL Poverty, Race and Women discussion list. The original message and replies are posted below, preceded by a summary of the recommended films, TV videos, and books:

Films

TV Films or Series

Internet Videos

Books and Stories

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