{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Solve for X","title":"Leadership, Learning, and Preparing Schools for an AI Future With Torrance Lewis","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2965,"description":"This week on Solve for X, host Dr. Rick Fernandez sits down with Torrance Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, instructional practice, and the future of education in the age of artificial intelligence.\nDrawing from a career that spans public schools in Georgia, international schools in Brazil, and district leadership in Massachusetts, Torrance reflects on the experiences that shaped his educational philosophy. Together, Rick and Torrance explore why authentic human relationships remain at the center of learning, what schools should prioritize as AI becomes more prevalent, and why leadership requires much more than simply managing systems.\nThey also discuss the importance of productive struggle, the value of foundational learning, how educators should approach AI responsibly, and why preparing the next generation of school leaders requires deeper investment in experience, mentorship, and professional growth. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or district leader, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on leading schools through a rapidly changing educational landscape.\nWhat You'll Learn\n- Torrance's unconventional journey into education through international experiences\n- What teaching in Brazil revealed about students and learning across cultures\n- Why authentic relationships matter more than geography in education\n- How intervention systems can support students beyond traditional special education\n- Why AI should enhance educators instead of replacing human learning\n- The importance of protecting students' critical thinking and developmental skills\n- How districts can thoughtfully implement AI through professional learning\n- Why productive struggle is essential for meaningful learning\n- The role of homework in reinforcing understanding instead of measuring performance\n- Why educational leadership should be viewed as organizational leadership\n- The importance of experience and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ICghszv8nAx-6isl02_dCXZ8qX2a8xiWRtrzRrHIAJo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOTQ5/MmZjNjk1ODU4ZWE4/YmFmMmZhMWJlZjEy/M2FmYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}