He lives on forever because of his art and actions. So do the other great teachers who leave an indelible mark on our lives. Sidney Poitier spoke often about the man who taught him how to read. After being rejected by the American Negro Theater for his thick Bahamian accent…

When we make kids laugh, we help them learn. — “Kindergarten, kindergarten! I have to tell you some news that I have been holding in for a while, and I’m finally ready to share it,” Seattle-based teacher Joe Dombrowski, a.k.a. Mr. D, tells his students. “I am actually not a person…I am a mermaid.” The children gasp and giggle. “You…