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Behind the colorful songs, story times, and bright decorations of early childhood classrooms, there lies a silence one that hides pain, injustice, and extraordinary resilience. In this fearless and emotionally raw memoir, Aly Arismendy exposes the hidden truths behind lesson plans and bulletin boards. With over 25 years of experience across Colombia and the United States, Arismendy opens his heart and classroom doors to share real-life stories of joy, heartbreak, injustice, and hope. You’ll meet children whose laughter became lifelines, teachers who were punished for caring too much, and school leaders who chose silence over justice. Through stunning storytelling, What the Classrooms Keep Quiet reveals both the monsters that haunt the education system and the miracles that keep it alive. It is a tribute to the invisible courage of teachers, the sacredness of childhood, and the daily acts of quiet resistance happening in schools around the world. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, policymaker, or someone who simply believes in the dignity of childhood, this book will leave a mark on your soul. Teaching isn’t just about lesson plans—Sometimes, it’s about protecting the soul of a child.