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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.

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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. S2E264: K-12 Reform and Red Tape: A Conversation With Stacy Hock

    · 28 min · S2 E264

    In 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 education…

  2. S2E263: Part 3: Explaining Check Charts, Our Report Card Alternative

    · 24 min · S2 E263

    Traditional report cards are not effective anymore...so we've replaced them with Check Charts! In part 3 of this Check Chart series, MacKenzie and producer Jay sit down to outline Alpha’s non-traditional alternative to…

  3. S2E262: (Part 2) Our Unconventional Report Card Alternative: Check Charts Explained

    · 21 min · S2 E262

    Traditional report cards are not effective anymore...so we've replaced them with Check Charts! In part 2 of this Check Chart series, MacKenzie and producer Jay sit down to outline Alpha’s non-traditional alternative to…

  4. S2E261: Alpha High Student Spotlight: Austin’s Neuroscience-Powered Gaming Algorithm

    · 12 min · S2 E261

    What happens when a student’s niche curiosity is given the time, space, and support to grow? For Austin, it means building a neuroscience-backed gaming algorithm during the school day at Alpha. This episode showcases…

  5. S2E260: Helping Kids Turn Goals Into Real Progress- With Alpha High Lead Guide Chloe (Part 3)

    · 21 min · S2 E260

    In the final part of this special 3-part series, Chloe, Lead Guide at Alpha High, pulls back the curtain on her exact step-by-step process for guiding students through setting and achieving big goals. A Harvard…

  6. S2E259: How to Help Kids Set and Achieve BIG Goals- With Alpha High Lead Guide Chloe (Part 2)

    · 28 min · S2 E259

    Have you ever wondered how to help your child or student figure out what lights them up? In part 2 of this 3-part series, Chloe, Lead Guide at Alpha High, pulls back the curtain on her exact step-by-step process for…

  7. S2E258: How to Unlock Kids’ Potential: Proven Strategies from Alpha High’s Lead Guide Chloe (Part 1)

    · 22 min · S2 E258

    This episode kicks off a very special 3-part series with Chloe, Lead Guide at Alpha High, who pulls back the curtain on her exact step-by-step process for guiding students through their years-long masterpiece projects.…

  8. S2E257: Alpha High Student Spotlight: Maddie's Musical, Written and Performed by Teens

    · 13 min · S2 E257

    As one of Alpha’s most veteran students, Maddie is living proof of our unique learning model's efficacy. For the past three years, she’s dedicated her afternoons to her “masterpiece project”- an original musical…

  9. S2E256: Why One-Size-Fits-All Fails in Both Medicine and Education, With Dr. Dalian Carabello

    · 36 min · S2 E256

    In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Dr. Dalian Caraballo, a board-certified family medicine physician and Alpha parent, to explore the surprising parallels between healthcare and education. Together, they unpack…

  10. S2E255: Turning Class Time Into Career Time: A Conversation With Student CEO Elle

    · 20 min · S2 E255

    What does it look like when school doesn’t get in the way of your passion, but powers it? Elle has been at Alpha since elementary school, and now she's a teen CEO. In this episode, MacKenzie and Elle talk about how…

  11. S2E254: Our Unconventional Report Card Alternative: Check Charts Explained

    · 33 min · S2 E254

    Traditional report cards are not effective anymore...so we've replaced them with Check Charts! In this episode, MacKenzie and producer Jay sit down to outline Alpha’s non-traditional alternative to report cards called…

  12. S2E253: Live Audience Q+A With Stanford’s Dean Dan Schwartz (Part 2)

    · 32 min · S2 E253

    In Part Two of this special live-recorded episode, Alpha parents pose their biggest questions about AI and education to Dan Schwartz, Dean of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education. If you missed it, be sure to check…

  13. S2E252: Live Episode: Dean of Stanford Dan Schwartz on Learning in the Age of AI (Part 1)

    · 32 min · S2 E252

    In Part One of this special live-recorded episode, we share MacKenzie's conversation with Dan Schwartz, Dean of Stanford's Graduate School of Education. Speaking to a live audience of Alpha parents, they explore how AI…

  14. S2E251: Things Parents Wish Were True...But Aren't (Part 2)

    · 21 min · S2 E251

    Returning for Part 2 of their conversation, MacKenzie and Jay continue unpacking the well-meaning but unrealistic assumptions parents often have about education. Expect more honest takes, a few uncomfortable truths,…

  15. S2E250: Things Parents Wish Were True...But Aren't (Part 1)

    · 31 min · S2 E250

    In this episode, MacKenzie and producer Jay unpack some of the biggest myths parents hold onto, from the perceived necessity of reading the classics to the belief that kids can be motivated without rewards. They also…

  16. S2E249: Behind the Scenes: Summer Tour, Charter School Plans, and Why Alpha Isn’t Free

    · 25 min · S2 E249

    MacKenzie sits down with her producer, Juliana, for a special behind-the-scenes episode- recorded live from her hotel room in West Palm Beach! They dive into the multi-city summer tour where MacKenzie’s been meeting…

  17. S2E248: Teachers 2.0 - With Guide Bryan and Student Eddy (Part 2)

    · 25 min · S2 E248

    In Part 2, Alpha Guide Bryan and student Eddy return to dive deeper into what makes learning at Alpha so different. They talk about the power of student-led workshops, how Alpha builds confidence through real-world…

  18. S2E247: From Special Ed to Undefeated MMA Fighter: Daniel Puder’s Story (Part 2)

    · 24 min · S2 E247

    In Part 2 of this conversation, MacKenzie returns with Daniel Puder, retired professional wrestler and fellow education pioneer. Daniel shares how his school model focuses on life skills, emotional development, and…

  19. S2E246: Gifted & Talented Sisters Talk Motivation and AI at School (Part 2)

    · 21 min · S2 E246

    Evie and Mara, two sisters who attend our very own GT School, return for Part 2 of the conversation. They discuss what it's like using AI at school, how they stay motivated, and Mara shares an impressive physical feat.

  20. S2E245: Gifted & Talented Sisters Talk Chess and History (Part 1)

    · 22 min · S2 E245

    In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Evie and Mara, two sisters who attend our very own GT School. They share what it’s like to be in a program designed for gifted and talented students, how they both got into…

  21. S2E244: From Special Ed to Undefeated MMA Fighter: Daniel Puder’s Story (Part 1)

    · 25 min · S2 E244

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Daniel Puder, former WWE star and undefeated MMA fighter, for a raw look at the early struggles that shaped him. From being bullied and placed in special…

  22. S2E243: Building a Future-Ready School with Gabi Immelman, Creator of Mindjoy

    · 31 min · S2 E243

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Gabi Immelman, the co-founder & CEO of Mindjoy, to explore how AI-first tools can revolutionize education. They discuss surprising indicators of true…

  23. S2E242: Teachers 2.0 - With Guide Bryan and Student Eddy (Part 1)

    · 23 min · S2 E242

    In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Alpha Guide Bryan and his student, Eddy, to discuss the role of Guides at Alpha. They share insight into Alpha’s unique life skills workshops, how students are taught to take…

  24. S2E241: Shopping Sprees for Good Grades? Alpha Students Ella and Eva Tell All

    · 18 min · S2 E241

    Alpha students Ella and Eva join MacKenzie to talk about their mental health app for teen girls, built as part of a school project- but that’s just the beginning. They dive into the unique ways Alpha emphasizes…

  25. S2E240: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 2)

    · 13 min · S2 E240

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Rourke, a 12-year-old student at Alpha, we dive deeper into what life is really like at school.

  26. S2E239: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 1)

    · 18 min · S2 E239

    In this episode, MacKenzie chats with Rourke, a 12-year-old Alpha student who moved from New York City to Austin, Texas to attend our flagship location of Alpha School. Rourke shares what her traditional school…

  27. S2E238: Alpha Dads Tell All: Parenting Wins, Fails, and Real Talk (Part 2)

    · 20 min · S2 E238

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Alpha dads, MacKenzie asks the dads to reflect on their biggest parenting wins, proud moments, and yes—their most memorable fails. They also share honest feedback about Alpha, what…

  28. S2E237: “School Taught Me Nothing About Business” - YouTuber FaZe Blaze on Turning Gaming into a Business

    · 23 min · S2 E237

    Blazify has over 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube—but he’ll be the first to tell you school didn’t teach him how to get there. In this episode, he opens up about growing up, how video games taught him real-life…

  29. S2E235: How Work Ethic Took College Student Kendall Maynard from Straight A's to 2M Followers

    · 20 min · S2 E235

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Kendall Maynard—a small-town girl, straight-A student, and rising influencer with over 2 million followers on TikTok. Kendall shares how playing soccer…

  30. S2E234: Alpha Dads Talk Alternative Education (Part 1)

    · 24 min · S2 E234

    In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with three Alpha dads to hear why they chose a different path for their kids' education. They reflect on their own school experiences, what stood out about Alpha’s model, and how…

  31. S2E215: Can A.I. Replace Teachers? Inside the Alpha Model with Guide Jawaan (Part 2)

    · 20 min · S2 E215

    In Part 2 of our conversation, MacKenzie sits down again with Alpha Guide Jawaan to explore how artificial intelligence is used inside the classroom at Alpha. They discuss how A.I. supports Alpha’s 2-Hour Learning…

  32. S2E233: How 2 Hour Learning Works - with Alpha Guide (and Former Teacher) Jawaan (Part 1)

    · 19 min · S2 E233

    In this episode, MacKenzie is joined by Jawaan, a Guide at Alpha School. With years of experience teaching prior to joining Alpha as a Guide, Jawaan brings a powerful perspective on what’s broken in the education…

  33. S2E232: Using Life Skills in the NFL: Demario & Tamela Davis (Part 2)

    · 28 min · S2 E232

    In Part 2 of our conversation with NFL linebacker Demario Davis and his wife Tamela, we dive deeper into how life skills shape everything—from parenting to performing under pressure on the football field. They share…

  34. S2E231: Alpha High Student Spotlight: Alex's A.I. Therapy Plushie

    · 13 min · S2 E231

    Welcome to Part 1 of our Student Spotlight series! Meet Alex, an Alpha High student who's turning heads with his innovative mental health project: an A.I.-powered therapy plushie. In this episode, Alex shares the…

  35. S2E230: Model Nicole Trunfio on Family and Education (Part 2)

    · 11 min · S2 E230

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Nicole Trunfio, model, entrepreneur, and founder of Bumpsuit, we shift the focus to her life at home. Nicole opens up about raising her kids, the values she prioritizes as a parent,…

  36. S2E229: Should Kids Be Gaming? YouTube Star Typical Gamer Shares His Story (Feat. Student Hosts!)

    · 39 min · S2 E229

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with YouTuber Typical Gamer to talk about his journey from student to gaming entrepreneur. With over 15 million subscribers, he shares what school was like…

  37. S2E228: Why This NFL Star & His Wife Homeschool Their 5 Kids - DeMario and Tamela Davis

    · 21 min · S2 E228

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with NFL linebacker DeMario Davis and his wife Tamela to discuss their journey from professional sports to homeschooling their five children. They share…

  38. S2E226: BUMPSUIT's Nicole Trunfio on Modeling and Motherhood

    · 25 min · S2 E226

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Nicole Trunfio- former model and founder of BUMPSUIT- to talk about her journey from the fashion world to entrepreneurship. Nicole shares how becoming a…

  39. S2E225: The Rise of Alternative Schooling Options (Pt 2)

    · 28 min · S2 E225

    In Part 2 of The Rise of Alternative Schooling Options, MacKenzie and producer Jay shift from exploring the broader landscape of microschooling to a closer look at 2hr Learning—the innovative education model MacKenzie…

  40. S2E224: The Rise of Alternative Schooling Options (Pt 1)

    · 23 min · S2 E224

    In this episode, MacKenzie and podcast producer Jay explore the growing shift toward microschooling, an innovative education model that includes approaches like Montessori and other learner-centered methods. They break…

  41. S2E223: Ashley Barnes: The TikToker Helping Girls Push Through Mental Health Struggles

    · 15 min · S2 E223

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Ashley Barnes, a mental health advocate and TikTok creator with over 2.6 million followers. Ashley shares her journey of overcoming bullying and mental…

  42. S2E221: His Parents Supported His Creativity- Now He’s a YouTube Star: Noah Boat's Story

    · 16 min · S2 E221

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Noah Boat, co-creator of loveliveserve, a YouTube channel with over 8 million subscribers. He shares how his parents' open-minded support helped him turn…

  43. S2E220: How Homeschooling Launched Sofie Dossi to Unbelievable Success

    · 23 min · S2 E220

    Sofie Dossi’s journey to fame was anything but traditional. Homeschooled from a young age, she had the freedom to pursue her passion for contortion—an unconventional path that led her to viral success. In this episode,…

  44. S2E219: The Rise of Teen Girl Influencers (&why they're winning in business) with Sloane Price (Part 2)

    · 19 min · S2 E219

    In Part 2 of our conversation, MacKenzie sits down with her daughter, Sloane, to dive into the business side of influencing. Sloane is a student at Alpha High School, entrepreneur, and TikTok creator with nearly 2…

  45. S2E215: Teen Entrepreneur & TikTok Star: Sloane’s Unconventional Education Journey (Part 1)

    · 24 min · S2 E215

    In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with her daughter, Sloane—a high school student, entrepreneur, and TikTok creator with nearly 2 million followers. Sloane shares her journey through different…

  46. S2E218: From College Dropout to YouTube Star: Jorge 'Horchata' Soto's Story

    · 24 min · S2 E218

    In this episode, we sit down with Jorge 'Horchata' Soto, a renowned YouTuber with over 3 million subscribers. Jorge shares his educational journey—from his school experiences and decision to leave college, to working…

  47. S2E217: Protecting Kids' Mental Health with Natalia Rodriguez (Part 2)

    · 21 min · S2 E217

    Welcome back to Part 2 of our discussion on kids' mental health with Natalia Rodriguez, founder of CREATE Kids Edu. CREATE is a charity that develops materials designed to strengthen the body-brain connection through…

  48. S2E216: Pediatric Mental Health with Natalia Rodriguez of CREATE Kids Edu

    · 18 min · S2 E216

    Natalia Rodriguez is the founder of CREATE Kids Edu, a charity focused on improving the mental and emotional health of children. In this episode, she shares the science behind managing emotions and how physical…

  49. S2E215: Influencer Paige Danielle on the State of Education in America (Part 2)

    · 11 min · S2 E215

    In part 2 of this podcast episode, Paige weighs in on the state of American education. Paige's daughter Anthem joins us as well, sharing her experience as a Kindergartener at Alpha.

  50. S E214: NBA Legend Alonzo Mourning on Hard Work, Philanthropy, and The State of Education (Part 2)

    · 18 min · Episode 214

    Welcome back to part 2 with Alonzo Mourning- NBA Hall of Famer, 7 time NBA All-Star, and "original "Beast" of the Miami Heat." In this episode, we discuss the state of education in the United States and how Alonzo has…

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