The whole school system, almost any school system, is there for the students. But that was not enough for the Education Establishment. They had to use the kids as leverage to destroy what was left of traditional education.
I admit I'm always suspicious of fads and jargon. For example, student centered.
As years have passed, I'm more comfortable with my suspicions. Elite educators use these gimmicks to push everything else out of their way.
Anyway, that's the thesis of this short podcast.
Episode 12: What does "student centered" even mean? Anything?
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1792553/episodes/9190728