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Joe Liemandt  - Building Alpha School, and The Future of Education - [Invest Like the Best, EP.439]

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Aug 26, 2025
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Joe Liemandt
In a fascinating conversation, Joe Liemandt, Principal at Alpha School and founder of Trilogy Software, discusses his ambitious vision to revolutionize education using AI. He shares how his tutoring system enables students to achieve 2x learning outcomes and begs to stay engaged even during summer breaks. Joe critiques traditional education, emphasizing the need for personalized learning and adaptive teaching methods. He also explores the intersection of AI and human psychology, making a compelling case for the future of education and investment in this transformative sector.
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INSIGHT

Rebuilding School From First Principles

  • Alpha School rebuilds school from first principles: kids must love school, learn far faster, and gain life skills.
  • Joe Liemandt argues AI enables mastery-based, individualized learning that breaks the 200-year classroom model.
INSIGHT

Mastery Over Age-Grade Progression

  • Alpha's learning engine focuses on mastery and diagnosing gaps in prior knowledge rather than age-grade content.
  • The school holds a >90% mastery standard to prevent students advancing with critical holes.
ADVICE

Prefer Spaced Practice Over Cramming

  • Use spaced repetition and distributed practice instead of cramming to retain knowledge long-term.
  • Teach students short daily practice routines rather than one-off intensive study sessions.
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