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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.
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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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 build rigorous, structured expertise around their chosen topics, moving from facts to insights to their own bold "spiky POV." In this episode, parents and educators will get a behind the scenes look into how Alpha guides students toward self-directed, high-level research that fosters genuine mastery and curiosity beyond traditional schoolwork.
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 attention to, what questions parents should be asking, and how to evaluate whether a learning environment is truly supporting a child’s academic growth, emotional well-being, and long-term development.
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 school environment may no longer be serving them well. They cover what patterns to pay attention to, what questions parents should be asking, and how to evaluate whether a learning environment is truly supporting a child’s academic growth, emotional well-being, and long-term development.
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 initial curiosity to enrollment, what the school looks for beyond traditional markers, and why some parents end up saying no to Alpha. The conversation also offers practical guidance for parents navigating school decisions more broadly, including questions to ask, tradeoffs to consider, and how to evaluate whether any learning environment is truly serving their child- whether or not Alpha is part of their path.
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 she sees when families start questioning whether their current school environment is truly working for their child. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across higher education, admissions, and education technology, Cara shares the deeper concerns that often sit beneath surface-level frustrations- and what parents tend to prioritize once they move beyond simply wanting school to be “fine.” The conversation also offers a clear, practical look at how families can think more intentionally about fit, values, and long-term outcomes when navigating school decisions.
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 motivates kids and young adults. Drawing from decades of research and insights from David’s national bestselling book, they unpack why many traditional motivation strategies fall short and what actually helps young people thrive.
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 audience. Drawing from decades of research and insights from David’s national bestselling book, they unpack why many traditional motivation strategies fall short and what actually helps young people thrive.
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. Drawing directly from parent feedback across both new and established campuses, MacKenzie shares what the data reveals about academics, culture, and consistency- and why the results give her strong confidence heading into the second half of the school year and admissions season.
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. Building on Alex’s upcoming eight-week experience living independently in a new city, this episode zooms in on the practical and emotional skills required for adulthood- from decision-making and self-management to confidence, resilience, and ownership.
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 cultivating real-world readiness in teens.As a high schooler, Alex is taking on a challenge most adults would hesitate to try. He'll be spending eight weeks living on his own in a new city halfway across the country to gain real business experience before graduation. His experience will serve as a case study about what kids truly need before they leave home- and how parents can start building independence, confidence, and autonomy long before senior year.
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 across the country. Dan Hamlin, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Education, Mary Cypress Metz of Tennessee’s State Collaborative on Reforming Education, and Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs for the Future share on-the-ground perspectives on what’s working, what’s broken, and what it will take to connect education reform to real economic opportunity for students and communities.
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 lines, including Obama, Bush, and Clinton, and is currently the CEO of America Achieves, an organization focused on expanding access to economic opportunity and clear pathways to good jobs.Together, Kevin and Jon share honest insights into the current state of education, drawing from their unique perspectives in government, policy, and on-the-ground reform to explore what it will actually take to create better outcomes for students and communities.
1In 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 learn faster, retain more, and build real confidence. It’s a practical crash course in what makes learning stick and how parents can spot environments that support the brain rather than fight it.
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 learn faster, retain more, and build real confidence- both in and out of the classroom. Think of this as a crash course in what makes learning stick, and how parents can spot (and support) environments that truly work with the brain instead of against it.
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 guarantee anything. In this solo episode, MacKenzie explores four future-proof skills that matter more than ever as technology reshapes the world of work.
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 Alpha, she drops candid, insightful, and funny truth bombs about learning from a kid’s perspective.
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 "rewarded" for it with terrible pay. If you’ve ever wondered why schools can’t hire or keep great teachers, this will make it painfully clear.And since we’ve redesigned the role entirely, we’re looking for more people who want to teach differently. If you're interested in becoming a Guide at one of our campuses, you can apply here: https://www.crossover.com/
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 assumptions about for-profit schools, this episode clears up the misconceptions that prevent many of us from seeing what’s actually possible in education.
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.
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 efficiency. MacKenzie is joined by Aheli, an Alpha freshman, who shares a student perspective on how this technique builds strong focus habits, reduces overwhelm, and helps students make real progress in short bursts of time. You won't want to miss this episode- this strategy might just be the shift you’ve been looking for!
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