In this episode, Margarida Brée speaks with educator and trainer Marta Botelho about what it really means to place the child at the centre of school life — not as a passive learner, but as a citizen in the present. They discuss participation, active listening and autonomy, the fears and resistance adults often feel when sharing power with children, and the contribution of the Modern School Movement to this conversation. A reflection on how school experiences shape children’s identity, voice and sense of belonging — and on every child’s right to public space, culture and community.