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→ What are the seven steps to school success?→ What are the most common distractions school leaders face?→ How can we build schools that give our graduates the kinds of skills that actually have career-ready value in tomorrow’s marketplace?Welcome back to the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today’s Teacher on Fire is James Lane, Ed. D. James is Managing Director of K–16 at ETS, where he leads initiatives to strengthen connections between K–12, higher education, and the workforce. Previously, he served as CEO of PDK International and Educators Rising, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, and Superintendent of Public Instruction in Virginia, where he was named 2017 Virginia Superintendent of the Year. A lifelong educator and musician, Dr. Lane is also a trumpet player and member of the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame.You can connect with Dr. James Laneon X and Instagram @DrJamesLane, on LinkedIn, at universityinstructors.com, and at leadingwithlaserfocus.com.Timestamps from This Episode0:00:00 - Dr. James Lane is a former Superintendent of the Year1:52 - The 7 steps to school success4:48 - Distractions for school leaders6:34 - Advice for future leaders8:47 - Grow your own - from students to district leaders11:53 - How to build trust in a new school community14:47 - Standardized testing and deeper learning17:47 - From worksheets to competencies20:34 - Career readiness for our graduates23:37 - Inclusive practices and potential for all learners27:14 - How and where to connect with Dr. James Lane onlineVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library.