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Future of Education Podcast — Education for Kids
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 mkp@2hourlearning.com.

Latest Episodes:

S2E269: (Part 2) Confidence Is a Skill: How Kids Can Cultivate Confident Communication with Guide Shaas Oct 10, 2025

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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 principles can be used by anyone listening. From implementing subtle nonverbal techniques to developing and referencing “confidence anchors”, you’ll walk away with tangible tools to help your students or kids speak boldly, step into leadership, and believe in themselves.

S2E268: Confidence Is a Skill: How Kids Can Cultivate Confident Communication with Guide Shaas Oct 07, 2025

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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 joined by Shaas, one of Alpha’s talented Guides, to break down practical, proven strategies any parent or educator can use to help kids build lasting confidence. From subtle nonverbal techniques and “confidence anchors” to creative exercises like Alpha’s Hot Ones workshop, you’ll walk away with tangible tools to help your students or kids speak boldly, step into leadership, and believe in themselves.

S2E267: (Part 2) Alpha Graduate Rhett Jones’ Entrepreneurial Success Story Oct 03, 2025

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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 build a professional bike park during his senior year- a project that pushed him to raise $350K in just eight weeks, hire a crew of 10 full-time builders, and spend months managing the on-site construction. Today, that bike park is a thriving success, drawing media attention and becoming a popular destination in the community. Rhett’s story is a powerful example of how Alpha empowers students to set audacious goals, gain real-world experience, and graduate ready to run their own ventures. You won't want to miss this episode!!

S2E266: He Built a $350K Bike Park in High School: Apha Graduate Rhett Jones’ Story (Part 1) Oct 01, 2025

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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 professional bike park during his senior year- a project that pushed him to raise $350K in just eight weeks, hire a crew of 10 full-time builders, and spend months managing the on-site construction. Today, that bike park is a thriving success, drawing media attention and becoming a popular destination in the community. Rhett’s story is a powerful example of how Alpha empowers students to set audacious goals, gain real-world experience, and graduate ready to run their own ventures. You won't want to miss this series!!

S2E265: (Part 2) Unpacking School Choice and Harvard's "Deep Learning" Theory: A Conversation With Stacy Hock Sep 25, 2025

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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 education leader and mom of four with kids in public, private, and Alpha schools, Stacy shares her perspective on tailoring education to each child’s unique needs and path. She also digs into the red tape and regulations that often hold schools back, and how reform could open doors for more innovation in learning.

S2E264: K-12 Reform and Red Tape: A Conversation With Stacy Hock Sep 22, 2025

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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 leader and mom of four with kids in public, private, and Alpha schools, Stacy shares her perspective on tailoring education to each child’s unique needs and path. She also digs into the red tape and regulations that often hold schools back, and how reform could open doors for more innovation in learning.

S2E263: Part 3: Explaining Check Charts, Our Report Card Alternative Sep 18, 2025

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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 report cards for 7th grade. Listen in to find out the exact life skills and academic metrics we expect- many of which you can implement at home with your own kids!

S2E262: (Part 2) Our Unconventional Report Card Alternative: Check Charts Explained Sep 15, 2025

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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 report cards for 5th and 6th grade. Listen in to find out the exact life skills and academic metrics we expect- many of which you can implement at home with your own kids!

If you missed the previous Check Chart episode where we covered K-4th grade, be sure to listen to episode 254.

S2E261: Alpha High Student Spotlight: Austin’s Neuroscience-Powered Gaming Algorithm Sep 13, 2025

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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 how Alpha’s model empowers students to chase their passions and create real-world projects that reflect their unique interests.

S2E260: Helping Kids Turn Goals Into Real Progress- With Alpha High Lead Guide Chloe (Part 3) Sep 09, 2025

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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 graduate, former attorney, and lifelong educator, Chloe brings a wealth of experience to her role mentoring students. From uncovering what truly excites each student, to unlocking motivation, setting ambitious goals, overcoming inevitable roadblocks, and ultimately bringing a big vision to life, Chloe shares the blueprint she uses to help teens turn passion into accomplishment.

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