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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:

S2E299: Inside the Admissions Office: What Thousands of Family Conversations Reveal, With Alpha Admissions Director Cara Wilkinson Jan 21, 2026

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After speaking with thousands of families over the years, certain patterns begin to emerge. In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with Cara Wilkinson, Alpha Austin’s Director of Admissions, to explore the common threads she sees when families start questioning whether their current school environment is truly working for their child.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience across higher education, admissions, and education technology, Cara shares the deeper concerns that often sit beneath surface-level frustrations- and what parents tend to prioritize once they move beyond simply wanting school to be “fine.” The conversation also offers a clear, practical look at how families can think more intentionally about fit, values, and long-term outcomes when navigating school decisions.

S2E298: Live Episode: The Science of Motivating Young People with David Yeager, Ph.D. (Part 2) Jan 19, 2026

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What does the latest science reveal about motivating young people? In Part 2 of this special episode, MacKenzie is joined by psychologist and researcher David Yeager, Ph.D., to continue their exploration of what truly motivates kids and young adults. Drawing from decades of research and insights from David’s national bestselling book, they unpack why many traditional motivation strategies fall short and what actually helps young people thrive.

S2E297: Live Episode: The Science of Motivating Young People with David Yeager, Ph.D. (Part 1) Jan 16, 2026

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What does the latest science reveal about motivating young people? In this special episode, MacKenzie is joined by psychologist and researcher David Yeager, Ph.D., for a wide-ranging conversation recorded with a live audience. Drawing from decades of research and insights from David’s national bestselling book,they unpack why many traditional motivation strategies fall short and what actually helps young people thrive.

S2E296: What Parents Are Really Saying: Alpha’s End-of-Year Survey Results Jan 13, 2026

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In this episode, MacKenzie walks through the results of Alpha’s end-of-year parent survey, offering a transparent look at where the school is delivering on its commitments and where there’s still room to improve. Drawing directly from parent feedback across both new and established campuses, MacKenzie shares what the data reveals about academics, culture, and consistency- and why the results give her strong confidence heading into the second half of the school year and admissions season.

S2E295: Launching Into Adulthood: Alpha Student Alex’s Real-World Test (Part 2) Jan 11, 2026

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How do we actually prepare teens to launch into adulthood? In part two, MacKenzie continues the conversation with Alpha student Alex as they go deeper into the real-life skills teens need to thrive on their own. Building on Alex’s upcoming eight-week experience living independently in a new city, this episode zooms in on the practical and emotional skills required for adulthood- from decision-making and self-management to confidence, resilience, and ownership.

S2E294: Why This Alpha High Schooler Is Living Alone in a New City for 8 Weeks Jan 07, 2026

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How do we actually prepare teens to launch into adulthood? In this episode, MacKenzie is joined by Alpha student Alex, who’s cohosting the conversation to provide an inside look into Alpha's philosophy around cultivating real-world readiness in teens.

As a high schooler, Alex is taking on a challenge most adults would hesitate to try. He'll be spending eight weeks living on his own in a new city halfway across the country to gain real business experience before graduation. His experience will serve as a case study about what kids truly need before they leave home- and how parents can start building independence, confidence, and autonomy long before senior year.

S2E293: Fixing Education at the State Level, Part 2: From Policy to Practice Jan 03, 2026

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In Part 2 of the conversation, MacKenzie wraps up the discussion with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and policy expert Jon Schnur, expanding the conversation further to include insights from state and workforce leaders across the country.

Dan Hamlin, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Education, Mary Cypress Metz of Tennessee’s State Collaborative on Reforming Education, and Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs for the Future share on-the-ground perspectives on what’s working, what’s broken, and what it will take to connect education reform to real economic opportunity for students and communities.

S2E292: Inside Education Reform With Governor Kevin Stitt and Policy Expert Jon Schnur Dec 31, 2025

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In this episode, MacKenzie is joined by two leaders on the frontlines of education innovation: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and national education policy expert Jon Schnur. Jon has worked with presidents across party lines, including Obama, Bush, and Clinton, and is currently the CEO of America Achieves, an organization focused on expanding access to economic opportunity and clear pathways to good jobs.

Together, Kevin and Jon share honest insights into the current state of education, drawing from their unique perspectives in government, policy, and on-the-ground reform to explore what it will actually take to create better outcomes for students and communities.

S2E291: (Part 2) 11 Brain-Based Principles That Actually Make Learning Stick Dec 26, 2025

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In Part 2, MacKenzie breaks down eleven learning science principles that reveal how kids really learn. Covering everything from memory and focus to motivation and mastery, this episode explains what the brain needs to learn faster, retain more, and build real confidence. It’s a practical crash course in what makes learning stick and how parents can spot environments that support the brain rather than fight it.

S2E290: 11 Things Your Kid’s Brain Actually Needs Dec 23, 2025

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In this episode, MacKenzie unpacks eleven learning science principles that explain how kids actually learn. From memory and focus to motivation and mastery, this conversation breaks down what the brain truly needs to learn faster, retain more, and build real confidence- both in and out of the classroom. Think of this as a crash course in what makes learning stick, and how parents can spot (and support) environments that truly work with the brain instead of against it.

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