Illumination Podcast

Episode 248: What K12 Teaches About the Future of Student Experience

Learner expectations are being reshaped by early experiences with personalization, flexibility, and relevance, creating new pressure on institutions to deliver more connected and outcome-driven journeys. Bridging the gap between how students learn and how they translate those experiences into skills and careers is essential to driving engagement, demonstrating value, and supporting long-term success.

On this episode, Zach Dane, Director of Instructional Technology Operations, NYC Department of Education, discusses the growing expectation for personalized learning in K 12 and the need for higher education to better align pathways to real-world outcomes and career readiness.

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