Future of Education Podcast S2E285: Audience Q+A: Honest Answers to Your Biggest Questions
Dec 5, 2025
A casual Q&A unveils a treasure trove of insights! MacKenzie shares her journey launching a school from a garage, driven by her passion for her daughters. She discusses the need for mastery-based learning and the potential of AI to personalize education. Strict phone policies emphasize responsibility, while small schools focus on relationship-building. Exciting expansion plans and innovative homeschool options are on the horizon. Join the movement and discover how to shape the future of education!
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Garage-Born School Startup
- MacKenzie Price started her first school with two families and 12 other students meeting in a garage and house-based private school.
- They later left the Acton Academy network and launched an independent school with clear philosophical commitments.
Start By Gathering Families
- If you want to start a school, first gather like-minded families and define a clear philosophy and commitments.
- Use those commitments to recruit families and design your program around what you will deliver.
Three Core Commitments
- The school's core commitments are kids will love school, learn twice as much in two hours, and learn life skills.
- Combining high standards with high support creates an environment where students are excited and productive.