Mr. Escalante and Mr. MacFarland

Mike Rose's essay describes his own school, but I wonder if he realized as he was writing it that there are many schools just like in the United States. His description of Mr. MacFarland is very similar to Mr. Escalante in the movie "Stand and Deliver". Both MR. Escalant and Mr. MacFarland were very similar in that they wanted their students to succeed. They both had studying sessions held at their houses and took personal interest in their students. They are both examples of good teachers, but these type of teachers are rare. Most teachers do not take time outside of school hours to help or hang out or be a part of students lives. It is a comfort to know that Mr. Escalante and Mr. MacFarland are examples of at least a few teachers that may be out there making better students and providing encouragements and enrichment in the lives of their students.