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However, the moment is tainted by the revelation that institutional racism plays a role in the accusations against his students, sparking a heated discussion about identity and assumptions rooted in prejudice. Escalante confronts these injustices head-on and, alongside his students, prepares to retake the exams, determined to prove their worth.
Finally, the story reaches a triumphant conclusion when Escalante not only secures remarkable test results but also transforms the narrative around education within the Latino community at Garfield High School. The film closes with a powerful statistic, highlighting how the number of students passing the Advanced Placement Calculus test increased dramatically during Escalante's tenure.