Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire by Rafe Esquith Summary
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In "Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire," Rafe Esquith - dubbed "a genius and a saint" by The New York Times - revolutionizes education by prioritizing passion over standardized testing. His classroom economy and character-building methods have inspired thousands to reignite their teaching spark.
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When Teaching Becomes a Sacred Calling
Have you ever met someone so devoted to their work that they literally caught fire doing it? In a cramped Los Angeles classroom, a teacher's hair once ignited during a chemistry demonstration-yet he kept teaching. This wasn't recklessness but passion so fierce it bordered on obsession. Every morning before sunrise, fifth-graders arrive voluntarily at Room 56, staying until evening to rehearse Shakespeare, master algebra, and play rock music. These children, many from families struggling with poverty and violence, have performed for Ian McKellen and received standing ovations at the Globe Theatre. What transforms ordinary students into what McKellen calls "the finest Shakespeare company in America"? Not cutting-edge technology or revolutionary methods, but something far simpler and infinitely harder: a teacher who refuses to accept that zip codes determine destinies. This story isn't about superhuman talent-it's about what becomes possible when someone creates a world where character trumps test scores, where hard work earns genuine respect, and where support never wavers. The lessons from this classroom reach far beyond education, offering a blueprint for how any of us can transform the small corner of the world we inhabit.
Building Trust and Moral Character
Rediscovering Reading and Mastering Writing
Mathematical Joy and Testing Wisdom
Where Science Meets Art and Shakespeare Meets Rock
The Economics of Character and Classroom Community
The Service of Love and Lasting Impact
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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