In an era when despair has become the dominant narrative in American education, this piece argues that naming failures is no longer enough. It makes the case for a disciplined, evidence-based pedagogy of hope—one capable of building the systems our children actually need.

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Juneteenth is not merely a celebration of past emancipation but a reminder of our ongoing struggle for true freedom.