legere1-1 I just watched an unseen episode (by me) of Boston Public in which Mr. Harper takes "Billy" a tough kid and teaches him to read and learn. This was one of the finest shows, of any genre, that I have ever seen. I am a 54 year old Canadian male and I was moved to tears as Mr. Harper deals with Billy, via flashbacks, showing us the evolution of tough street kid to a young man whose thoughts look to a future that was prematurely ended in the craziness called Iraq. When Mr. Harper reads Billys' letter; the warmth, love and respect that Billy shows to a man that cared enough comes through and the tears Mr. Harper shed was the same feelings I felt. Bravo to the writers of this show and Bravo to Chi Mcbride on a performance that was em-my worthy.

acrimmins This series takes a pro-teacher attitude, showing us as we are: diverse, flawed, passionate about learning, student-centered and student-stymied. Challenges to teachers, administrators and students are true-to-life. A strong ensemble cast demonstrates the joys and frustrations of a career in education. I know each one of these teachers and have worked with them. At times I have been each one: discouraged, uplifted, supported, disappointed, competent, unable to cope, in control, self-doubting, on top of it, ground under it all. I know these kids and their parents. The show where Michael Rappaport's character tries to deal with feelings aroused in students by use of the "N" word was the finest television drama I have ever seen. I miss Boston Public.

papora97 Boston public is great....it puts you in the mind of your own high school experience. when watching the show you get involve in the characters as if your there in the flesh....the characters are truly into there roles....the topics they cover are real and they do exist in the real world......i admit at times some scenes may be too graphic but it gets the point across and you understand what is going on. the cast is wonderful and their sense of reality is often to real to me and sometimes hit close to home. boston public gives society a sense of what all our kids, teachers, and staff go through on a regular bases the ups, downs, good times, and bad times. boston public is awesome.

kallecj So many people comment that Boston Public is great, but not realistic. As a teacher, I have to say that sadly there wasn't anything "over the top" in the depiction of the American school system. It's upsetting that people obviously don't understand what teachers (and students) face each day. This wasn't exaggerated. My colleagues and I were disappointed to lose a show that showed our profession with honesty, humor, and compassion, but given the fact that the majority of the audience seems to believe that the show was mostly farce, I can see why it is no longer on the air.