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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:

S2E329: The 9 Senses: Interpreting Your Child’s Unique Nervous System May 05, 2026

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re 'shooting in the dark' with your child’s emotions, you aren't failing...you're just using the wrong map. In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Alyssa Blask Campbell—founder of Seed & Sew and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Tiny Humans, Big Emotions—to reveal why one-size-fits-all emotional regulation is a myth.

They dive into the game-changing biological framework of the 9 Senses, going beyond the basics to explain how Interoception, Proprioception, and the Vestibular system actually dictate your child’s behavior.

Whether you have a "bull in a china shop" or a child who is sensitive to every shift in tone, this episode provides the blueprint for interpreting your child’s unique nervous system and building a personalized strategy for high emotional intelligence.

S2E328: I Hate Reading: Dealing with Reading Resistance May 01, 2026

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If you’ve ever heard the words "I hate reading" come out of your child’s mouth, you aren’t alone. In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with author and "Wonder of Parenting" co-host Tim Wright to unpack the growing literacy crisis and why traditional school often turns reading into a chore rather than an adventure.

They dive into the brain science of reading resistance, the specific hurdles boys face in early development, and why the "industrial" approach to books often fails to spark genuine interest. From the power of graphic novels to using AI as a tool for personalized storytelling, this conversation explores how to build mental stamina and momentum without the power struggles.

S2E327: When Grit Looks Like Crying Apr 29, 2026

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Grit isn’t a personality trait; it’s a muscle that only grows when it’s under actual tension. But for a five-year-old, that tension usually looks like tears and frustration. In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with Alpha Guide Carrington to discuss the reality of coaching young kids through the process of developing grit. Sometimes, crying is inevitable on the way to success! As parents, we shouldn't shy away from that uncomfortable space where growth actually happens.

Through the story of a young student's battle with a daunting bike challenge, this episode explores how to act as a "weight spotter" for your child’s resilience, the power of confidence anchors, and why the path to grit often starts with a meltdown.

S2E326: The End of "Because I Said So": An Unfiltered Look at Student Self-Governance In Action Apr 24, 2026

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Most schools rely on compliance; Alpha relies on ownership. In the second half of our deep dive into student-led governance, we explore the transition from the "Because I Said So" model to a culture of genuine accountability.

This episode breaks down the granular mechanics and specific examples of Town Hall—the system that upholds the five-bucket community standard system baked into Alpha culture. MacKenzie and Gaby discuss the psychological shift that happens when kids drop the "cloak of defiance," how students handle the responsibility of policing their peers, and how to bring these tactical principles of shared power into your own home.

S2E325: What Happens When You Let Kids Decide Their Own Rules, Rewards, and Punishments... Apr 22, 2026

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Most of us remember school as a place where rules were handed down from the top and our job was to follow them. But what happens when you flip the script and give students the authority to build, defend, and police their own culture? This episode pulls back the curtain on Town Hall, a student-led democracy that serves as the engine for ownership and agency at Alpha.

MacKenzie and Alpha Guide Gaby break down the blueprint of how this model functions—from elected student officials who officiate the meetings to the specific process of proposing, debating, and voting on community standards. They explore real-world examples of this system in action, including how students successfully self-regulated "brain rot" social media trends and why they often set higher academic bars for themselves than adults ever would.

Whether you want to foster leadership in a classroom or at your own dinner table, this episode is a how-to guide for giving up the gavel and letting kids lead.

S2E324: The Wealthy Student Myth, Our 'iPhone-Style' Updates, and Screen Time Truths Apr 17, 2026

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Does our school only work for wealthy, driven students? Braden Pomerantz, Head of Alpha Austin, answers this frequently asked question with personal experience to back it up. Braden and MacKenzie also break down the philosophy of Alpha's Apple 'iPhone-style' updates, the difference between various uses of screen time, and how collecting student-specific data enables us to engineer highly effective motivation models.

If you want a behind-the-scenes look at how the Alpha model actually scales across diverse demographics, this episode is the perfect place to start.

S2E323: Why We Treat Every Student Like They Have an IEP Apr 15, 2026

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Every child deserves a truly personalized education, regardless of their background or learning style. In this episode, we're getting exclusive "boots on the ground" intel that dismantles the myth that our learning model is a luxury for the few. We dive into why Alpha treats every student like they have an IEP, meeting them exactly where they are—whether that means filling academic holes or providing calculus for a student who is ready to soar.

Join us as we discuss how raising the bar for every student is the ultimate key to student success and why a child’s zip code should never define their learning potential.

S2E322: Challenging the ADHD Epidemic: The Tragedy of Mislabeling Movement-Starved Students Apr 09, 2026

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Are we facing a medical crisis, or a movement crisis? In the final part of our conversation with David Bidler, founder of nonprofit Physiology First, we tackle the controversial intersection of physiology and the ADHD epidemic.

We investigate the dark history of ADHD, the science of brain breaks, and the three distinct speeds of dopamine metabolization that define how every individual learns.

This episode is a call to action to stop pathologizing the human body and start understanding its requirements. If you want to unlock your child’s focus, you have to start by feeding their movement.

S2E321: How Neglecting the Brain Body Connection Is Holding Your Kids Back Apr 07, 2026

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We often blame "broken" school systems for poor performance, but what if the real bottleneck is the human body? David Bidler, founder of Physiology First, joins the show to argue that we are running modern educational software on neglected biological hardware.

In this episode, we dive into the science of the "limitless kid" and explore why the brain-body connection is the absolute prerequisite for learning. If your child is struggling to reach their potential, it’s time to look at the foundation that modern education is ignoring.

S2E320: School Choice in Action: How Educational Savings Accounts Grant Free Access to Alpha Apr 02, 2026

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In 2026, the power of education is shifting back to the family. With the expansion of School Choice and Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs), parents are no longer locked into a system that isn't working- they are finally getting the funds to anchor their children in a model that actually fits.

Today, MacKenzie sits down with an incredible nurse and mom of 5 who was frustrated with the traditional public school experience. She’s sharing her journey of ditching the "factory model" to build a custom, mastery-based education through one of our schools, GT Anywhere.

We break down the "cheat code" for families: How to use Educational Savings Account funds to access a $10,000 elite academic platform for free. Whether you’re looking for the Texas Sports Academy to fund an athlete’s training or GT School for a gifted learner, this episode is a primer for navigating the new landscape of School Choice.

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