# 7 Steps to School Success - with Dr. James Lane, Former Superintendent of the Year

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Published: 2026-06-07T01:12:55+00:00
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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 Episode 0:00:00 - Dr. James Lane is a former Superintendent of the Year 1:52 - The 7 steps to school success 4:48 - Distractions for school leaders 6:34 - Advice for future leaders 8:47 - Grow your own - from students to district leaders 11:53 - How to build trust in a new school community 14:47 - Standardized testing and deeper learning 17:47 - From worksheets to competencies 20:34 - Career readiness for our graduates 23:37 - Inclusive practices and potential for all learners 27:14 - How and where to connect with Dr. James…

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