This document discusses reforming the education system to empower teachers and students. It advocates for giving teachers more autonomy, competence, and collaboration through trusting relationships. It argues that in a standardized world, education needs to become more human-centered by focusing on student and teacher agency. The document suggests teachers should be supported with time and non-hierarchical work spaces so they can focus on learning rather than just surviving. The overall message is that the system needs to change to value purpose, professional honor, trust, and collective autonomy in order to empower both educators and students.