Throughout history, moments have invited us to rethink how learning happens, who it serves, and what it could become. And yet, many of these opportunities have come and gone without the lasting change they promised. The COVID-19 pandemic is one such moment. It revealed long-standing inequities, catalyzed fresh thinking, and sparked a desire for new approaches from education leaders and entire communities. Five years later, it’s fair to say that turning the desire for a more learner-centric model into a reality anchored in practice was