Welcome to the July edition of Learning Unboxed. As many of you know, we tend to take the month of July off, but we have heard from our loyal listeners that you would love content during your summer vacation. So we have crafted a set of four episodes to run during the July holiday that are all about exploring student agency. For those working to make a meaningful shift in your classrooms, schools, and communities, the most crucial place to start is making the decision to shift from a teacher-led ecosystem to one that is student-led. But this shift can be daunting. So join us as we explore four examples of student-centered learning that demonstrate what's possible. Many people shy away from talking about middle school, but it’s an important topic. Middle school is often where we make or break a kid’s future – and there is so much opportunity and potential during middle school to shape them for the rest of their lives. Andrew Ravin and Denise Daniels join us to discuss what Workshop Middle School does differently and how they’re rethinking the structure of the classroom, from starting later in the day to organizing smaller class sizes. Getting things right for kids at this transitional period in life is so important.  To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org We unbox: What Workshop Middle School is and how it’s structuredMaking learning opportunities accessible for more kidsRevolutionizing the conversation around middle school Resources: Learn more at workshopmiddleschool.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewravinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/denise-daniels-5006a611b Produced by Nova Media