Escalante , 1988 , died at his home in Los Angeles , Roseville . Teacher turned around failing calculus program at a Los Angeles high school . Escalante was portrayed by actor Edward James Olmos in the 79 film Today
Escalante , 79 , died at his home in Roseville , California . Teacher turned around failing calculus program at a Los Angeles high school . Escalante was portrayed by actor Edward James Olmos in the 1988 film `` Stand and Deliver ''