Future of Education Podcast
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 [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S2E259: How to Help Kids Set and Achieve BIG Goals- With Alpha High Lead Guide Chloe (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this 3-part series, Chloe, Lead Guide at Alpha High, shares the exact blueprint she uses to help teens unlock their potential by setting and achieving Olympic-level goals.
00:27:30 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
S2E258: How to Unlock Kids’ Potential: Proven Strategies from Alpha High’s Lead Guide Chloe (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Chloe, Lead Guide at Alpha High, shares the exact blueprint she uses to help teens unlock their potential by setting and achieving Olympic-level goals.
00:21:54 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
S2E257: Alpha High Student Spotlight: Maddie's Musical, Written and Performed by Teens
Maddie, one of Alpha’s most veteran students, shares how the 2 hour learning model gave her the time and freedom to spend three years creating an original teen-written and performed musical.
00:12:47 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
S2E256: Why One-Size-Fits-All Fails in Both Medicine and Education, With Dr. Dalian Carabello
Alpha parent Dr. Dalian Caraballo joins MacKenzie to compare the pitfalls of standardized healthcare and traditional education.
00:36:10 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
S2E255: Turning Class Time Into Career Time: A Conversation With Student CEO Elle
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…
00:20:22 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
S2E254: Our Unconventional Report Card Alternative: Check Charts Explained
MacKenzie and Jay unpack Alpha’s unconventional “check charts,” revealing the academics and life skills students must master at every elementary grade level.
00:32:34 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
S2E253: Live Audience Q+A With Stanford’s Dean Dan Schwartz (Part 2)
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…
00:31:57 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
S2E252: Live Episode: Dean of Stanford Dan Schwartz on Learning in the Age of AI (Part 1)
MacKenzie and Stanford Education Dean Dan Schwartz discuss how AI is transforming learning through personalization, student creativity, and real-time progress tracking.
00:32:12 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
S2E251: Things Parents Wish Were True...But Aren't (Part 2)
MacKenzie and producer Jay dig into the unrealistic expectations parents have about education.
00:20:42 |
Sat 02 Aug 2025
S2E250: Things Parents Wish Were True...But Aren't (Part 1)
MacKenzie and producer Jay challenge common myths parents believe about school, from screen time and Shakespeare to our current system's losing battle with intrinsic motivation.
00:30:33 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
S2E249: Behind the Scenes: Summer Tour, Charter School Plans, and Why Alpha Isn’t Free
MacKenzie and her producer Juliana go behind the scenes to share highlights from her national tour, the fight for charter status, and why Alpha charges tuition.
00:25:19 |
Sat 26 Jul 2025
S2E248: Teachers 2.0 - With Guide Bryan and Student Eddy (Part 2)
Eddy and Guide Bryan return to explore how Alpha’s student-led approach builds confidence, motivation, and personal growth.
00:25:29 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
S2E247: From Special Ed to Undefeated MMA Fighter: Daniel Puder’s Story (Part 2)
Daniel Puder returns for Part 2. He shares more about the school he founded, parenting, and preparing kids for an A.I.-driven future.
00:23:39 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
S2E246: Gifted & Talented Sisters Talk Motivation and AI at School (Part 2)
Sisters Evie and Mara, who attend our very own GT School, return for Part 2 of our conversation.
00:21:10 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
S2E245: Gifted & Talented Sisters Talk Chess and History (Part 1)
Gifted and talented sisters Evie and Mara talk about life at a GT school, their love of chess, and even show off a surprising memorization feat!
00:21:33 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
S2E244: From Special Ed to Undefeated MMA Fighter: Daniel Puder’s Story (Part 1)
Retired MMA and WWE fighter Daniel Puder shares how bullying, special ed, and early struggles gave him the grit to rise on his own terms.
00:24:45 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
S2E243: Building a Future-Ready School with Gabi Immelman, Creator of Mindjoy
MacKenzie and Gabi Immelman, co-founder & CEO of Mindjoy, explore how AI-first tools can revolutionize education.
00:30:53 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
S2E242: Teachers 2.0 - With Guide Bryan and Student Eddy (Part 1)
Alpha Guide Bryan and student Eddy discuss Alpha’s emphasis on student-led learning, life skills workshops, and the role of Guides.
00:22:53 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
S2E241: Shopping Sprees for Good Grades? Alpha Students Ella and Eva Tell All
Ella and Eva (two Alpha students) share about their school experience, the wellness app they're building, and how personalized rewards keep them motivated to hit their academic goals.
00:18:25 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
S2E240: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 2)
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.
00:13:13 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
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