Personalized Learning With Matt & Courtney

Matt and Courtney interview Dr. James Lane at the Aurora Institute Symposium 2019. He discusses what "Virginia is for Learners" is, how it was rolled out, and what the pillars of the initiative are. He also talks about how policies can be levered to keep personalized learning happening - the steps along the way that can't be skipped.Dr. James F. Lane was appointed Virginia’s 25th superintendent of public instruction by Governor Ralph S. Northam, effective June 1, 2018.As state superintendent, Dr. Lane serves as the executive officer of the Virginia Department of Education, which is the administrative agency for the commonwealth’s public schools. He also serves as secretary of the state Board of Education.Prior to his appointment as the commonwealth’s chief school officer, Dr. Lane served as a division superintendent in Chesterfield County, Goochland County and Middlesex County. He was recognized as the 2017 Virginia Superintendent of the Year for his leadership in Goochland County.Dr. Lane was one of 100