{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"Preparing Students for Life After Graduation with Dr. Jason James","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c8dfbea9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2515,"description":"On Leading Engaged Learning, host Miriam Williams sits down with Dr. Jason James, Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, to explore how districts can better connect literacy, engagement, and real-world readiness.With a background spanning classroom teaching, school leadership, and district administration, Dr. James shares how Shawnee Public Schools is rethinking traditional education models to better prepare students for life after graduation. From implementing Individual Career Academic Plans (ICAP) starting in middle school to strengthening early literacy foundations and expanding career-connected learning opportunities, this conversation highlights how aligning instruction with student interests can transform engagement and outcomes.Key Moments03:54 ICAP: Starting Career Conversations Early07:57 Aligning Academics with Student Goals10:04 Flexibility in Career Pathways13:44 Exploring Career Academies17:12 Literacy as the Foundation for All Pathways19:41 Early Intervention and High Expectations21:17 The Role of Fluency in Reading Success23:46 Lessons from Literacy Policy and Investment27:57 Rethinking Traditional Instruction Models29:23 Measuring Progress Through Data and Systems31:07 Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction34:40 Vision: 100% Life-Ready Graduates36:11 Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted (3E Goal)38:55 Why Education Systems Must EvolveWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode offers a fresh perspective on how districts can bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world outcomes. Dr. James emphasizes that literacy and engagement are not separate from career readiness—they are the foundation of it.You’ll learn:Why starting career conversations as early as middle school changes student motivationHow ICAP helps align academics, interests, and long-term goalsThe importance of early literacy, fluency, and foundational skills for all pathwaysWhy traditional instructional models often fail to engage today’s studentsHow interest-based learning can unlock...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/COm0J9ARU3KGcauGxQ-Mm2-_cpvdEQFYg25DrjnaXk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNjRl/ZTI2ZjAzYjY5ZmY0/MzJhMjhlM2UwOGI4/ZGJmYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}