Future of Education Podcast S2E293: Fixing Education at the State Level, Part 2: From Policy to Practice
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Jan 3, 2026 
Join Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Secretary of Education Dan Hamlin, and Mary Cypress Metz from Tennessee's Collaborative on Reforming Education in a deep dive into state-level education reform. They explore the benefits of modular, parent-led education systems and the success of Swiss apprenticeship models. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning education with career pathways, modernizing outdated systems, and addressing literacy gaps in Tennessee. Don't miss insights on enhancing teacher recruitment and redefining student outcomes for a brighter future!
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Avoiding Risk To Protect GPA
- MacKenzie Price shares she avoided courses she liked to protect her GPA because she wanted to go to Stanford.
- She calls that mindset a travesty that discourages risk and exploration in students.
Positive Public School Memories
- Kevin Stitt recounts a positive public school experience in Shorewood, Wisconsin with inspiring teachers.
- He credits teachers for sparking interests like history and English and for positive school memories.
Systems Limit Teacher-Student Connection
- Teachers want to connect with students but are constrained by systems that make personalization hard.
- MacKenzie Price argues system redesigns should free teachers to build relationships and impact students directly.