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The Future of Education Podcast guides parents eager to enrich their children’s academic journey, life skills, and emotional wellness. Hear conversations with educational innovators as they share what parents can do to help their kids thrive. Discover tools, methods, and resources through discussions exploring today’s educational practices and ways to support your children’s growth at school and home.
Our host, MacKenzie Price, is the Co-Founder of 2hr Learning (2hourlearning.com) and Alpha School (alpha.school) – two groundbreaking ventures that are reshaping the landscape of K-12 education. 2hr Learning is a learning program powered by AI technology, enabling schools to provide personalized curriculum to students. Alpha.school is a K-12 school that performs in the top 2% nationwide by leveraging the 2hr Learning 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 I Hear Everything (iheareverything.com). Please send press inquiries to podcast@futureofeducationpod.com.
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Vice President at Arizona State University, Amy McGrath, delves into the importance of academic performance in empowering children's self-definition. Exploring how educational achievements can shape a child's sense of self and future aspirations, Amy sheds light on the transformative power of academic success. Drawing from her experience at ASU, Amy emphasizes the role of education in shaping young minds and fostering personal growth.Connect With: Amy McGrath: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Vice President at Arizona State University, Amy McGrath, delves into the concept of interdependent learning and its impact on transforming children's educational experiences. By fostering collaboration and shared knowledge among students, this innovative approach aims to revolutionize traditional education models. Join Amy as she explores the benefits and challenges of implementing interdependent learning in today's educational landscape.Connect With: Amy McGrath: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Shahar Link, CEO and Founder of Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, delves into strategies for ensuring high school academic success. Throughout high school, students face various challenges, from managing their time effectively to understanding complex subjects. To excel academically during these crucial years, it's essential to adopt strategies that optimize learning and enhance performance. Today, Shahar discusses four rules to ensure high school academic success.Connect With: Shahar Link: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Shahar Link, CEO and Founder of Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, delves into the importance of standardized tests in education. A high GPA may not reflect actual achievement due to grade inflation in today's educational landscape. However, standardized tests provide a more objective measure, helping schools assess a student's ability regardless of background. Today, Shahar discusses three reasons why standardized tests still matter.Connect With: Shahar Link: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Mariel Benjamin, Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and VP of Groups and Content at Cooper, delves into gentle parenting. In contrast to the traditional authoritarian parenting style many of us grew up with, gentle parenting prioritizes acknowledging and understanding children's emotions and temperament. However, when parents adopt this approach without setting boundaries, kids don’t learn how to deal with adversity or the skills to navigate life as an adult. Today, Mariel discusses gentle parenting vs. other parenting styles.Connect With: Mariel Benjamin: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Mariel Benjamin, Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and VP of Groups and Content at Cooper, delves into bullying and social media. Social media is a constant presence in our lives, especially for kids. While it offers opportunities for connection and creativity, it can also present challenges like bullying and negativity. Fortunately, we can take steps as parents to help our kids deal with negative social media interactions healthily and positively. Today, Mariel discusses empowering kids to deal with bullying and social media.Connect With: Mariel Benjamin: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Vince Shorb, Founder and CEO of The National Financial Educators Council, delves into the importance of early financial literacy education. Financial literacy is a vital skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about money management, investments, and future planning. Educating children on financial literacy early allows them to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts and good money habits as they grow older. Today, Vince discusses the best time to teach kids financial literacy.Connect With: Vince Shorb: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Vince Shorb, Founder and CEO of The National Financial Educators Council, delves into the importance of early financial literacy education. Understanding the fundamentals of money management is crucial for personal and professional success. However, half of the states across the US do not teach personal finance in school. This lack of education places the responsibility on parents to teach children financial responsibility and how to plan for their future. Today, Vince discusses helping parents teach kids about money. Connect With: Vince Shorb: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
CTO at Brainly, Bill Salak, delves into AI in education. While some concerns exist about the use of AI in education, its growing presence in the workforce and everyday life requires a shift. Equipping students with the skills to navigate AI responsibly and effectively is crucial, and it starts with integrating AI literacy into the curriculum, teaching students to use AI safely and responsibly. Today, Bill discusses what AI in the classroom can and should look like.Connect With: Bill Salak: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Bill Salak, CTO at Brainly, explores AI in education. The role of technology in facilitating student learning is a topic of ongoing debate. One such point of contention is the use of AI tools to assist students with homework. While some see AI as a valuable resource for clarification and practice, others express concerns about potential drawbacks. Today, Bill discusses whether we should let kids use AI in their homework.Connect With: Bill Salak: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Jean Eddy, CEO of American Student Assistance, delves into preparing youth for the future and career success. Traditional school systems often fail to provide students with crucial opportunities to explore their interests and career options through real-world experiences, such as apprenticeships. This lack of hands-on learning limits students' ability to develop valuable life skills needed for the workforce of tomorrow. Today, Jean discusses facilitating experiential learning and career-readiness education.Connect With: Jean Eddy: Website // LinkedIn2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
1Jean Eddy, CEO of American Student Assistance, delves into preparing youth for the future and career success. Many young people today are graduating high school without a plan for the future and their careers, leading to confusion, debt, and disconnection from the workforce. With the rapid pace of change in technology and industries, we must provide young people with opportunities for career exploration to adequately prepare them for the future. Today, Jean discusses crisis-proofing and preparing youth for future jobs.Connect With: Jean Eddy: Website // LinkedIn2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Leslie Mische, 8th Grade ELA Teacher at Hawthorne School District, delves into strategies to spark children's interest in reading. Teaching kids to spell and write effectively in the era of AI involves a balanced approach that combines traditional methods with technology integration. This requires that educators first cover the fundamentals of spelling, grammar, and punctuation through traditional methods like pen and paper exercises and spelling drills. Today, Leslie discusses how to teach kids to spell and write in the world of AI. Connect With: Leslie Mische: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Leslie Mische, 8th Grade ELA Teacher at Hawthorne School District, delves into strategies to spark children's interest in reading. Sparking a love of reading in children can feel like a challenge, especially when many kids see it as a chore, and competition from electronics only makes it harder. However, by tapping into their interests and individualizing support, you can make reading fun and engaging for children. Today, Leslie discusses how to get children interested in reading.Connect With: Leslie Mische: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Ron Kerbs, Founder and CEO of Kidas, delves into online gaming and safety for children. The world of online gaming can be a double-edged sword for kids. While it offers opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and even creativity, it can also expose them to negativity, unhealthy habits, and potential dangers. Today, Ron discusses how to foster a positive online gaming culture for kids. Connect With: Ron Kerbs: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Ron Kerbs, Founder and CEO of Kidas, delves into online safety for children. While many parents worry about online gaming's impact on their children, eSports, a competitive gaming scene, offers surprising benefits. From fostering teamwork and communication to developing leadership skills, eSports can be a positive outlet for children. Today, Ron discusses how to safely foster your child's interests in eSports.Connect With: Ron Kerbs: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Richard Newman, Founder and CEO of Body Talk, delves into cultivating a thriving mindset within parents and children. The way we think about ourselves and the world around us, significantly impacts how we approach challenges, overcome obstacles, and ultimately, thrive. As parents, by cultivating a positive mindset within ourselves, we can help our children do and build the confidence and resilience necessary to navigate life's complexities. Today, Richard discusses how mindset can help you and your child thrive. Connect With: Richard Newman: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Richard Newman, Founder and CEO of Body Talk, delves into empowering shy children. Communication and socialization skills are crucial for a child's development, yet schools often prioritize academic subjects over teaching these vital skills. This places the responsibility on parents to equip their children with the tools to express themselves and navigate social situations effectively. Today, Richard discusses how you can empower shy children to be their best.Connect With: Richard Newman: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Dr. Wallace Panlilio II, Educator and Author of "Wisest Learners", delves into the power of elucidation for kids. As parents and educators, sometimes those endless "whys" from curious kids can leave us feeling exhausted. However, by learning methods to optimize our time and energy, we can learn to answer children’s questions in ways that encourage curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. Today, Dr. Panlilio II discusses the concept of elucidation.Connect With: Dr. Wallace Panlilio: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
Dr. Wallace Panlilio II, Educator and Author of "Wisest Learners", delves into finding the right school for your child. As any parent knows, choosing the right school for a child is a critical decision. It’s about finding a place that will nurture their interests and provide the support they need to thrive. However, with all the new school options emerging, the decision can quickly become overwhelming. Today, Dr. Panlilio II discusses what to look for in finding the right school for your child.Connect With: Dr. Wallace Panlilio: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn
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