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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:

S2E239: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 1) Jun 20, 2025

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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 experience was like in Manhattan, what made her family choose Alpha, and how the two models compare from a student’s point of view.

S2E238: Alpha Dads Tell All: Parenting Wins, Fails, and Real Talk (Part 2) Jun 18, 2025

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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 they love, and where they think there’s still room to grow. It’s a candid, thoughtful conversation about raising kids in a world that’s changing fast.

S2E237: “School Taught Me Nothing About Business” - YouTuber FaZe Blaze on Turning Gaming into a Business Jun 16, 2025

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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 skills, and everything he had to learn outside the classroom to build his business. Now he’s branching out beyond YouTube, even launching his own chocolate product that’s sold in Walmart. This is a story about creativity, hustle, and rewriting the rules of success.

S2E235: How Work Ethic Took College Student Kendall Maynard from Straight A's to 2M Followers Jun 14, 2025

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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 shaped her discipline, why dreaming big matters even when you're from a tiny town, and how her sudden social media success has opened doors she never imagined. From work ethic to wild opportunities, this is a conversation about building a future that doesn’t follow the traditional playbook.

S2E234: Alpha Dads Talk Alternative Education (Part 1) Jun 13, 2025

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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 their children have grown since making the switch. From academics to confidence and independence, these dads open up about what really matters when choosing a school—and why alternative education is gaining traction.

S2E215: Can A.I. Replace Teachers? Inside the Alpha Model with Guide Jawaan (Part 2) Jun 06, 2025

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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 model, what it can and can’t replace, and the evolving role of teachers in an A.I.-powered school. If you’ve ever wondered whether technology can take the place of a real educator, this episode offers key insight.

S2E233: How 2 Hour Learning Works - with Alpha Guide (and Former Teacher) Jawaan (Part 1) Jun 05, 2025

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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 system—and what’s possible. He shares how Alpha’s model challenges conventional norms, what he’s learned from working inside a system designed to reinvent learning from the ground up, and the state of education as a whole.

S2E232: Using Life Skills in the NFL: Demario & Tamela Davis (Part 2) Jun 04, 2025

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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 how these lessons show up in their homeschool approach, their family life, and Demario’s career in the NFL.

S2E231: Alpha High Student Spotlight: Alex's A.I. Therapy Plushie May 30, 2025

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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 inspiration behind the idea, how Alpha's unique learning environment supports the process, and the real impact this project could have on emotional wellness. From concept to prototype, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what student-led innovation can really look like.

S2E230: Model Nicole Trunfio on Family and Education (Part 2) May 24, 2025

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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, and how she thinks about education in today’s world. From balancing career and motherhood to rethinking traditional school systems, Nicole shares a grounded and thoughtful perspective on motherhood and education.

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