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Future of Education Podcast

MacKenzie Price

300 episodes

The Future of Education Podcast is the place to find out what's happening in schools. Our guests are wide and varied, from educators, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities, influencers and most importantly-our students! They all have one thing in common- they are passionate about reinventing education to make it relevant and efficient.

More about the show

Our host, MacKenzie Price, is the Co-Founder of 2hr Learning (2hourlearning.com) and some of the top-performing schools in the country. 2 Hour Learning is a groundbreaking school model that is reshaping the landscape of K-12 education. It's powered by AI technology, enabling schools to provide personalized curriculum to students. Our K-12 schools perform in the top 2% nationwide by leveraging this personalize model to help students love school, learn twice as much, and build life skills. MacKenzie is at the forefront of educational transformation, striving for a balanced and enriching learning experience for every child. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two daughters.

The Future of Education podcast is produced by 7 Lyons Media (7LyonsMedia.com). Please send press inquiries to mkp@2hourlearning.com.

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  1. S2E314: Superintendents, Salaries, and Scandals: The "Adult-First" Corruption Coming to Your City

    · 27 min · S2 E314

    If you think your local school is safe because the funding is high, this conversation is your wake-up call. In the second half of our explosive sit-down with Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Chris Papst, he…

  2. S2E313: Exposing Baltimore's Public School Catastrophic Failure: Lead Investigative Reporter Tells All

    · 29 min · S2 E313

    After eight years of relentlessly following the money, the paper trails, and the data, Chris Papst- the lead investigative reporter behind the Emmy Award-winning "Project Baltimore"- is pulling back the curtain on…

  3. S2E312: Why Traditional Youth Sports Needs Reimagining: Texas Sports Academy's Unconventional Approach (Part 2)

    · 20 min · S2 E312

    MacKenzie sits down with Kelvin, Head of School at Texas Sports Academy, to continue their conversation on how the relationship between athletics and academics is being reimagined and rebuilt at TSA. They go beyond the…

  4. S2E311: Mastery on the Court and in the Classroom at Texas Sports Academy

    · 25 min · S2 E311

    What if we approached academics the way we approach athletics? In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Kelvin, Head of School at Texas Sports Academy, to explore how sports philosophy- coaching, deliberate practice,…

  5. S2E310: The Resilience Playbook: How to Coach Your Kids Through Failure Without Coddling

    · 26 min · S2 E310

    Former WNBA player, NY Knicks Coach, and UCLA Hall of Famer and Texas Sports Academy Coach Lisa Willis returns to give us the literal "scripts" for what to do when your kid fails, falls, or feels like they aren't…

  6. S2E309: This One Phrase is the Most Dangerous Threat to Your Kids' Resilience

    · 34 min · S2 E309

    We are accidentally weakening our kids. In our effort to protect them from "the sting" of failure, we are taking away the very armor they need to survive in the real world. We say we want them to be resilient, but…

  7. S2E308: MacKenzie's Advice Column: Answering Your Questions (Part 2)

    · 14 min · S2 E308

    In Part 2 of this episode, MacKenzie answers questions from parents, students, and educators navigating everything from boredom in elementary school to implementing AI in classrooms and starting microschools. She…

  8. S2E307: MacKenzie's Advice Column: Answering Your Questions (Part 1)

    · 16 min · S2 E307

    In this episode, MacKenzie answers questions from parents and students navigating everything from boredom in elementary school to implementing AI in classrooms and starting microschools. She shares practical guidance…

  9. S2E306: Inside Alpha High (Part 2): Real Classroom Examples With Guide Cameron

    · 20 min · S2 E306

    After polling our Substack community, one request rose to the top: more real, concrete examples of what students and Guides are actually doing during the school day. In Part 2 of this audience-selected episode,…

  10. S2E305: Audience Pick: Real Examples From a Day at Alpha High, With Guide Cameron (Part 1)

    · 21 min · S2 E305

    After polling our Substack community, one request rose to the top: more real, concrete examples of what students and Guides are actually doing during the school day. In Part 1 of this audience-selected episode,…

  11. S2E304: Alpha's "Brain Lift" Research Project Explained by Alpha High Schooler Sloka (Part 2)

    · 15 min · S2 E304

    In this episode, MacKenzie and Alpha High student Sloka continue their conversation on Alpha's Brain Lift. An ever-evolving compilation of research that students work on all year, the Brain Lift works to deepen…

  12. S2E303: Unlocking Deep Expertise With Alpha's "Brain Lift"- Explained by Alpha High Schooler Sloka (Part 1)

    · 21 min · S2 E303

    In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Alpha High student Sloka to explore Alpha's Brain Lift- an ever-evolving compilation of research that students work on all year. Sloka breaks down how Alpha high schoolers…

  13. S2E302: Red Flags Parents Shouldn’t Ignore: Signs Your Child May Need Something Different (Part 2)

    · 15 min · S2 E302

    In Part 2 of this mini-series on Red Flags, MacKenzie and producer Jay explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that a child’s school environment may no longer be serving them well. They cover what patterns to pay…

  14. S2E301: Red Flags Parents Shouldn’t Ignore: Signs Your Child May Need Something Different

    · 22 min · S2 E301

    How do you know if challenges at school are just part of growing up, or if they're signaling something deeper? In this episode, MacKenzie and producer Jay explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that a child’s…

  15. S2E300: Inside the Alpha Admissions Office (Part 2), With Admissions Director Cara Wilkinson

    · 19 min · S2 E300

    In Part 2 of this conversation, MacKenzie and Alpha’s Director of Admissions, Cara Wilkinson, turn their focus to the application and admissions process at Alpha. Cara walks through how families typically move from…

  16. S2E299: Inside the Admissions Office: What Thousands of Family Conversations Reveal, With Alpha Admissions Director Cara Wilkinson

    · 22 min · S2 E299

    After speaking with thousands of families over the years, certain patterns begin to emerge. In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Cara Wilkinson, Alpha Austin’s Director of Admissions, to explore the common threads…

  17. S2E298: Live Episode: The Science of Motivating Young People with David Yeager, Ph.D. (Part 2)

    · 43 min · S2 E298

    What does the latest science reveal about motivating young people? In Part 2 of this special episode, MacKenzie is joined by psychologist and researcher David Yeager, Ph.D., to continue their exploration of what truly…

  18. S2E297: Live Episode: The Science of Motivating Young People with David Yeager, Ph.D. (Part 1)

    · 35 min · S2 E297

    What does the latest science reveal about motivating young people? In this special episode, MacKenzie is joined by psychologist and researcher David Yeager, Ph.D., for a wide-ranging conversation recorded with a live…

  19. S2E296: What Parents Are Really Saying: Alpha’s End-of-Year Survey Results

    · 41 min · S2 E296

    In this episode, MacKenzie walks through the results of Alpha’s end-of-year parent survey, offering a transparent look at where the school is delivering on its commitments and where there’s still room to improve.…

  20. S2E295: Launching Into Adulthood: Alpha Student Alex’s Real-World Test (Part 2)

    · 15 min · S2 E295

    How do we actually prepare teens to launch into adulthood? In part two, MacKenzie continues the conversation with Alpha student Alex as they go deeper into the real-life skills teens need to thrive on their own.…

  21. S2E294: Why This Alpha High Schooler Is Living Alone in a New City for 8 Weeks

    · 18 min · S2 E294

    How do we actually prepare teens to launch into adulthood? In this episode, MacKenzie is joined by Alpha student Alex, who’s cohosting the conversation to provide an inside look into Alpha's philosophy around…

  22. S2E293: Fixing Education at the State Level, Part 2: From Policy to Practice

    · 19 min · S2 E293

    In Part 2 of the conversation, MacKenzie wraps up the discussion with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and policy expert Jon Schnur, expanding the conversation further to include insights from state and workforce leaders…

  23. S2E292: Inside Education Reform With Governor Kevin Stitt and Policy Expert Jon Schnur

    · 20 min · S2 E292

    In this episode, MacKenzie is joined by two leaders on the frontlines of education innovation: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and national education policy expert Jon Schnur. Jon has worked with presidents across party…

  24. S2E291: (Part 2) 11 Brain-Based Principles That Actually Make Learning Stick

    · 18 min · S2 E291

    In Part 2, MacKenzie breaks down eleven learning science principles that reveal how kids really learn. Covering everything from memory and focus to motivation and mastery, this episode explains what the brain needs to…

  25. S2E290: 11 Things Your Kid’s Brain Actually Needs

    · 17 min · S2 E290

    In this episode, MacKenzie unpacks eleven learning science principles that explain how kids actually learn. From memory and focus to motivation and mastery, this conversation breaks down what the brain truly needs to…

  26. S2E289: 4 Skills Kids Need to Thrive in the AI Era

    · 17 min · S2 E289

    65% percent of kids entering elementary school today will work in jobs that don’t exist yet. The future is unpredictable and the old formula for success is breaking. Grades, degrees, and linear career paths no longer…

  27. S2E288: Student Spotlight: The 4th Grader Exploring Quantum Physics

    · 37 min · S2 E288

    In this Student Spotlight, MacKenzie chats with a 4th grader who’s into quantum physics and not shy about sharing her opinions on school. From her experience in a traditional NYC classroom to what surprised her at…

  28. S2E287: The Real Reason It’s So Hard to Hire Great Teachers

    · 13 min · S2 E287

    In this episode, MacKenzie lays out exactly why the modern teacher role has become impossible to fill. Teachers aren’t just responsible for academics anymore- they're saddled with mounting responsibilities and…

  29. S2E286: Debunking the Nonprofit Fantasy

    · 12 min · S2 E286

    In this episode, MacKenzie offers a very different lens to the nonprofit conversation, sharing why she believes nonprofit education has stalled innovation and progress for decades. If you've ever found yourself making…

  30. S2E285: Audience Q+A: Honest Answers to Your Biggest Questions

    · 25 min · S2 E285

    A simple Instagram Q+A turned into a full-on avalanche of questions, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to it! This episode is MacKenzie's rapid-fire, no-filter rundown on your biggest burning questions.

  31. S2E284: The Powerful Focus Strategy Alpha Students Use Every Day

    · 15 min · S2 E284

    If finding focus is a struggle in your home or classroom, you're not alone. In this episode, we break down the simple strategy Alpha students use every day to stay locked in and finish their work with maximized…

  32. S2E283: The Truth About the SAT: Mindset Matters More Than IQ (Part 2)

    · 24 min · S2 E283

    In Part 2 of this SAT strategy series, MacKenzie and Alpha student cohost Elle return to break down Alpha's approach to the SAT, particularly the importance of mindset. Elle, who recently scored a 790 in math, shares…

  33. S2E282: The SAT Isn’t About Intelligence… Here’s How to Win (Part 1)

    · 15 min · S2 E282

    We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood parts of college admissions: the SAT. MacKenzie is joined by student cohost Elle, an Alpha veteran who recently scored a 790 in math. Elle breaks down Alpha’s approach to…

  34. S2E281: (Part 2) The Skill Kids Need but Rarely Learn… Feedback 101 with Guide Emily

    · 19 min · S2 E281

    In Part 2 of this mini series all about feedback, MacKenzie and Alpha Guide Emily share actionable strategies that teach kids the art of giving and receiving feedback with clarity and kindness. This one simple skill…

  35. S2E280: Building Capable Kids Through The Feedback Formula - With Guide Emily (Part 1)

    · 25 min · S2 E280

    What if one simple skill had the power to transform the way kids learn, grow, and communicate? We believe it does. In this episode, MacKenzie and Guide Emily dive into how kids at Alpha learn to give and receive…

  36. S2E279: Does Alpha Go Too Far? We Tackle Your Harshest Criticisms (Part 2)

    · 30 min · S2 E279

    In Part 2 of this lively debate, MacKenzie and producer Jay address the real concerns you've voiced- turning kids into entrepreneurs at the expense of childhood, whether paying students kills motivation, Alpha’s cost,…

  37. S2E278: Debating My Haters: The Truth About Alpha (Part 1)

    · 27 min · S2 E278

    We’ve heard the critiques... and we’re responding! In this lively two-part debate, MacKenzie and producer Jay tackle Alpha’s biggest criticisms head-on. Jay plays the skeptic, MacKenzie defends the vision, and if…

  38. S2E277: (Part 2) Geetesh's Refugee Camp School Project: From Student to Changemaker

    · 22 min · S2 E277

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Alpha student Geetesh, he opens up about the beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey and his remarkable school project in a refugee camp in Malawi, where he helped children build…

  39. S2E276: How This Top Student Changed His Parents’ Minds About School: Geetesh's Alpha Transfer Experience (Part 1)

    · 18 min · S2 E276

    Geetesh was thriving in his public school- top 2% of his class, active in DECA, and on track for the conventional definition of success. But when he discovered Alpha, he realized school could look completely different.…

  40. S2E275: (Part 2) Tackling Parent Burnout, Boundaries and Stress Management With Therapist Leah Marone

    · 22 min · S2 E275

    In the final part of this two-part series, psychotherapist and wellness expert Leah Marone joins us to unpack parent and educator burnout, decision fatigue, and the relentless pressure of choosing the “right” path for…

  41. S2E274: Tackling Parent Burnout, Boundaries and Stress Management With Therapist Leah Marone (Part 1)

    · 29 min · S2 E274

    Parenting and educating in today’s world can feel like running a marathon without a finish line. In this episode, psychotherapist and wellness expert Leah Marone joins us to unpack parent and educator burnout, decision…

  42. S2E273: (Part 2) What Happens When You Switch to Alpha? Aheli’s Catch-Up Story

    · 17 min · S2 E273

    When Aheli transferred from one of the top public schools in her area to Alpha, her love of learning had all but disappeared. In this Student Spotlight episode, Aheli shares how personalized, goal-based learning helped…

  43. S2E272: What Happens When You Switch to Alpha? Aheli’s Catch-Up Story

    · 21 min · S2 E272

    When Aheli transferred from one of the top public schools in her area to Alpha, her placement tests revealed a surprise- she was four grade levels behind in math! In this Student Spotlight episode, Aheli shares how she…

  44. S2E271: (Part 2) The Parent Mindsets That Shape Alpha: Parent Tenets Explained

    · 27 min · S2 E271

    In part two of this two-part series, MacKenzie and producer Jay continue to unpack something we don’t often talk about publicly: Parent Tenets. These are the core beliefs we ask every Alpha parent to buy into- and…

  45. S2E270: The Parent Mindsets That Shape Alpha: Parent Tenets Explained

    · 19 min · S2 E270

    This week, MacKenzie and producer Jay are diving into something we don’t often talk about publicly: Parent Tenets. These are the core beliefs we ask every Alpha parent to buy into- and shape everything we do. From…

  46. S2E269: (Part 2) Confidence Is a Skill: How Kids Can Cultivate Confident Communication with Guide Shaas

    · 20 min · S2 E269

    In part two of this series on developing the skill of confidence, MacKenzie is joined by Alpha Guide Shaas. Together, they break down exactly how confidence is taught at Alpha, and how the same strategies and…

  47. S2E268: Confidence Is a Skill: How Kids Can Cultivate Confident Communication with Guide Shaas

    · 19 min · S2 E268

    Confidence is one of the most powerful skills a young person can develop- it shapes how they speak, lead, take risks, and show up in the world. And the good news? Confidence can be taught! In this episode, MacKenzie is…

  48. S2E267: (Part 2) Alpha Graduate Rhett Jones’ Entrepreneurial Success Story

    · 18 min · S2 E267

    In this episode, we return to our two-part series with Rhett Jones, an Alpha graduate and entrepreneur who launched his first business while still in high school. Through Alpha’s Masterpiece Program, Rhett set out to…

  49. S2E266: He Built a $350K Bike Park in High School: Apha Graduate Rhett Jones’ Story (Part 1)

    · 18 min · S2 E266

    This episode kicks off a two-part series with Rhett Jones, an Alpha graduate and entrepreneur who launched his first business while still in high school. Through Alpha’s Masterpiece Program, Rhett set out to build a…

  50. S2E265: (Part 2) Unpacking School Choice and Harvard's "Deep Learning" Theory: A Conversation With Stacy Hock

    · 31 min · S2 E265

    In part 2 of this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Stacy Hock, Vice Chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, to discuss the current landscape of K-12 education reform. Drawing on her experience as an…

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