As South Africa reflects on 30 years of the Bill of Rights, the conversation is shifting from mere access to education toward ensuring learners experience dignity, support, and opportunity. With over 40% of students not matriculating and many struggling due to poverty and limited support, the challenge is urgent. We speak to Dumisani Tshabalala, Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, about the barriers, solutions, and systemic changes needed to make human dignity real in schools.