Ben Averbook Podcast MacKenzie Price — How To Make Kids Love School More Than Vacation
Oct 13, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, MacKenzie Price, founder of Alpha School, shares her mission to transform K-12 learning. She reveals how personalized AI tutoring can help students learn at incredible rates, outpacing traditional education. MacKenzie critiques outdated educational systems that stifle creativity and argues for the need for capitalism in education. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship over lectures and how fostering agency can turn students into passionate creators. Get ready to rethink what school can and should be!
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AI Can Make Kids Love School
- Alpha demonstrates that AI can make kids love school more than vacation by accelerating learning and engagement.
- MacKenzie argues showing parents real student outcomes is key to adoption.
Model, Not Money, Breaks Education
- The traditional one-teacher-to-many model cannot meet students where they are academically.
- MacKenzie says nonprofit education models limit scale and excellence compared with market incentives.
Use AI To Free Teachers For Motivation
- Use AI to provide one-to-one tutoring so teachers can focus on motivation and mentorship.
- Prioritize student engagement and learning-at-pace to build competence and confidence.