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title: "Hire Ground Podcast Episode 9: The Future of Learning: AI, Adaptivity, and the Evolving Role of Educators in 2026"
description: In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts Christina Greenberg and Josh Czupryk are oined by renowned education innovator Michael Horn.
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# [Hire Ground Podcast Episode 9: The Future of Learning: AI, Adaptivity, and the Evolving Role of Educators in 2026](https://edgilitysearch.com/executive-search-insights/hire-ground-podcast-episode-9-the-future-of-learning-ai-adaptivity-and-the-evolving-role-of-educators-in-2026)

 Written by [Christina Greenberg](https://edgilitysearch.com/executive-search-insights/author/christina-greenberg) | Jan 7, 2026 5:15:00 AM

#### Episode 9 of [Hire Ground Podcast](https://www.hire-ground.org/listen) with [Michael Horn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/)

In this episode of Hire Ground, hosts [Christina Greenberg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalgreenberg/) and [Josh Czupryk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-czupryk/) explore the transformative impact of AI on K12 education and leadership. They discuss how educators' roles are evolving, the importance of higher-order skills, experiential learning, and preparing students for a dynamic workforce.

Joined by renowned education innovator Michael Horn, they dive into disruptive trends like unbundled choice, career-connected learning, and the leadership qualities needed to thrive in this new era—from adaptability and curiosity to aligning talent with organizational moments.

#### Listen on your platform of choice:

- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hire-ground/id1833270312)
- <https://open.spotify.com/show/4pgeZnbgugzREwl4IBjPdX?si=168970c335694815&nd=1&dlsi=ad100f95e43d48ca>[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4pgeZnbgugzREwl4IBjPdX?si=168970c335694815&nd=1&dlsi=ad100f95e43d48ca)
- <https://lnkd.in/gwVBZ2JR>[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@EdgilitySearch/podcasts)<https://lnkd.in/gynCJV7Z>
- <https://lnkd.in/gynCJV7Z>[Hire Ground Website](https://edgilitysearch.com/hire-ground-podcast)

 

Hire Ground is the essential podcast for K12 leaders and talent professionals navigating the ever-changing landscape of educational leadership hiring.

Hosted by Christina Greenberg, CEO of [Edgility Search](https://edgilitysearch.com/), with over 20 years of executive search expertise, and Josh Czupryk, founder of [Josh's K12 Jobs Blast](https://www.k12jobsblast.org/jobsboard), this podcast blends high-level data insights with real-world stories to uncover how to find, hire, and retain the right leaders for the right organizations at the right time.

Follow along and join the conversation on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hire-ground-podcast/posts/?feedView=all).

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