In this episode Stevi shares how her definition of agency has evolved and the connection between agency and community.   In addition, we discuss what positive classroom community looks like and sounds like, and even more importantly actions teachers can take to foster a classroom community that cultivates student agency.  Stevi Quate, PhD is the co-author of Clockwatchers and The Just Right Challenge,  a Senior Staff Developer at the PEBC, and an international consultant in the area of literacy workshop.