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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:

S2E309: This One Phrase is the Most Dangerous Threat to Your Kids' Resilience Feb 25, 2026

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We are accidentally weakening our kids.

In our effort to protect them from "the sting" of failure, we are taking away the very armor they need to survive in the real world.

We say we want them to be resilient, but we’re terrified to let them fall.

Today, MacKenzie is joined by Lisa Willis.

Lisa is a former WNBA first-round pick, the first woman to coach for the New York Knicks, and now a Coach at Texas Sports Academy.

In this episode, Lisa and Mackenzie get into the grit of what it actually looks like to build a kid who doesn't crumble under pressure.

You’ll learn:

The one dangerous phrase that signals a child is moving from a "mistake" into a "downward spiral"
The "Bounce Back" Myth and what to replace it with
How to define failure and success in a healthy way
The "Recover, Quickly, Better" framework
Why pressure can be a healthy tool
The importance of helping kids understand the difference between their role and identity
Specific scripts for addressing your kid's failure

Your child is capable of handling hard things, but they need you to believe it first. It's time to stop protecting them from the struggle and start preparing them for the win.

Stay tuned for Part 2, coming later this week.

S2E308: MacKenzie's Advice Column: Answering Your Questions (Part 2) Feb 21, 2026

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In Part 2 of this episode, MacKenzie answers questions from parents, students, and educators navigating everything from boredom in elementary school to implementing AI in classrooms and starting microschools. She shares practical guidance on screen time, mindset shifts, school fit, and where to start, whether you have a toddler or a teen.

S2E307: MacKenzie's Advice Column: Answering Your Questions (Part 1) Feb 19, 2026

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In this episode, MacKenzie answers questions from parents and students navigating everything from boredom in elementary school to implementing AI in classrooms and starting microschools. She shares practical guidance on screen time, mindset shifts, school fit, and where to start, whether you have a toddler or a teen.

S2E306: Inside Alpha High (Part 2): Real Classroom Examples With Guide Cameron Feb 13, 2026

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After polling our Substack community, one request rose to the top: more real, concrete examples of what students and Guides are actually doing during the school day. In Part 2 of this audience-selected episode, MacKenzie is joined by Alpha Guide Cameron to walk through what a day at Alpha High truly looks like in practice. From the structure of the day to the “high standards, high support” culture that shapes confidence and independence, this conversation offers a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how Alpha operates and what students experience firsthand.

S2E305: Audience Pick: Real Examples From a Day at Alpha High, With Guide Cameron (Part 1) Feb 11, 2026

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After polling our Substack community, one request rose to the top: more real, concrete examples of what students and Guides are actually doing during the school day. In Part 1 of this audience-selected episode, MacKenzie is joined by Alpha Guide Cameron to walk through what a day at Alpha High truly looks like in practice. From the structure of the day to the “high standards, high support” culture that shapes students' confidence and independence, this conversation offers a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how Alpha operates and what students experience firsthand.

S2E304: Alpha's "Brain Lift" Research Project Explained by Alpha High Schooler Sloka (Part 2) Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode, MacKenzie and Alpha High student Sloka continue their conversation on Alpha's Brain Lift. An ever-evolving compilation of research that students work on all year, the Brain Lift works to deepen expertise and form a strong grasp of knowledge. Parents and educators will get a behind the scenes look into how this type of exercise can be replicated at home or in any classroom.

S2E303: Unlocking Deep Expertise With Alpha's "Brain Lift"- Explained by Alpha High Schooler Sloka (Part 1) Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Alpha High student Sloka to explore Alpha's Brain Lift- an ever-evolving compilation of research that students work on all year. Sloka breaks down how Alpha high schoolers build rigorous, structured expertise around their chosen topics, moving from facts to insights to their own bold "spiky POV." In this episode, parents and educators will get a behind the scenes look into how Alpha guides students toward self-directed, high-level research that fosters genuine mastery and curiosity beyond traditional schoolwork.

S2E302: Red Flags Parents Shouldn’t Ignore: Signs Your Child May Need Something Different (Part 2) Jan 30, 2026

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In Part 2 of this mini-series on Red Flags, MacKenzie and producer Jay explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that a child’s school environment may no longer be serving them well. They cover what patterns to pay attention to, what questions parents should be asking, and how to evaluate whether a learning environment is truly supporting a child’s academic growth, emotional well-being, and long-term development.

S2E301: Red Flags Parents Shouldn’t Ignore: Signs Your Child May Need Something Different Jan 27, 2026

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How do you know if challenges at school are just part of growing up, or if they're signaling something deeper? In this episode, MacKenzie and producer Jay explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that a child’s school environment may no longer be serving them well. They cover what patterns to pay attention to, what questions parents should be asking, and how to evaluate whether a learning environment is truly supporting a child’s academic growth, emotional well-being, and long-term development.

S2E300: Inside the Alpha Admissions Office (Part 2), With Admissions Director Cara Wilkinson Jan 23, 2026

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In Part 2 of this conversation, MacKenzie and Alpha’s Director of Admissions, Cara Wilkinson, turn their focus to the application and admissions process at Alpha. Cara walks through how families typically move from initial curiosity to enrollment, what the school looks for beyond traditional markers, and why some parents end up saying no to Alpha. The conversation also offers practical guidance for parents navigating school decisions more broadly, including questions to ask, tradeoffs to consider, and how to evaluate whether any learning environment is truly serving their child- whether or not Alpha is part of their path.

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