EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 7 MIN
Engagement Dilemma
from Behind the Scenes of Learning · host McGraw Hill
What happens when the world students live in moves faster than the classroom can keep up?In this episode, host Elle Sarkisian explores one of the most consistent themes from the field: the tension between rising demands for rigor and a generation whose baseline for stimulation has fundamentally shifted. Through candid interviews with K–8 educators across the country, we hear how teachers are navigating shortened attention spans, resistance to process, and the quiet daily work of protecting focus — not by lowering the bar, but by redesigning how students move through learning.You'll also hear bright spots: the classroom-level innovations teachers are already prototyping to build cognitive stamina and student independence.Whether you sit in product, marketing, strategy, or research, this episode will challenge you to rethink what "engagement" really means — and what it could look like when designed well.Creators & Guests Elle Sarkisian - Host Click here to view the episode transcript.
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