Try "The Karate Kid." Both inspirational and practical.  If you haven't 
seen it, go get it and watch.

Andrea

On Dec 13, 2006, at 9:05 PM, David Rosen wrote:


> Colleagues,

>

> I was asked today for a recommendation of a movie or book (such as

> "Stand and Deliver") which would inspire _teachers_ to have high

> expectations for their young adult students, to give 100% each day to

> their teaching.  What would you recommend?

>

>

> David J. Rosen

> djrosen at comcast.net

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