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Future of Education Podcast

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Jun 27, 2025 • 18min

S2E241: Shopping Sprees for Good Grades? Alpha Students Ella and Eva Tell All

Alpha students Ella and Eva join MacKenzie to talk about their mental health app for teen girls, built as part of a school project- but that’s just the beginning. They dive into the unique ways Alpha emphasizes motivation models, including a system where students earn customized rewards for hitting academic goals. From building real-world tools to boosting confidence in and out of the classroom, this episode gives a front-row look at what happens when students take the lead.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 13min

S2E240: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation with Rourke, a 12-year-old student at Alpha, we dive deeper into what life is really like at school. 
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Jun 20, 2025 • 18min

S2E239: Why This 12-Year-Old Moved Across the Country for School (Part 1)

In this episode, MacKenzie chats with Rourke, a 12-year-old Alpha student who moved from New York City to Austin, Texas to attend our flagship location of Alpha School. Rourke shares what her traditional school experience was like in Manhattan, what made her family choose Alpha, and how the two models compare from a student’s point of view.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 20min

S2E238: Alpha Dads Tell All: Parenting Wins, Fails, and Real Talk (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation with Alpha dads, MacKenzie asks the dads to reflect on their biggest parenting wins, proud moments, and yes—their most memorable fails. They also share honest feedback about Alpha, what they love, and where they think there’s still room to grow. It’s a candid, thoughtful conversation about raising kids in a world that’s changing fast.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 23min

S2E237: “School Taught Me Nothing About Business” - YouTuber FaZe Blaze on Turning Gaming into a Business

Blazify has over 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube—but he’ll be the first to tell you school didn’t teach him how to get there. In this episode, he opens up about growing up, how video games taught him real-life skills, and everything he had to learn outside the classroom to build his business. Now he’s branching out beyond YouTube, even launching his own chocolate product that’s sold in Walmart. This is a story about creativity, hustle, and rewriting the rules of success.
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Jun 14, 2025 • 20min

S2E235: How Work Ethic Took College Student Kendall Maynard from Straight A's to 2M Followers

In this episode of Future of Education, MacKenzie sits down with Kendall Maynard—a small-town girl, straight-A student, and rising influencer with over 2 million followers on TikTok. Kendall shares how playing soccer shaped her discipline, why dreaming big matters even when you're from a tiny town, and how her sudden social media success has opened doors she never imagined. From work ethic to wild opportunities, this is a conversation about building a future that doesn’t follow the traditional playbook.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 24min

S2E234: Alpha Dads Talk Alternative Education (Part 1)

In this episode, MacKenzie sits down with three Alpha dads to hear why they chose a different path for their kids' education. They reflect on their own school experiences, what stood out about Alpha’s model, and how their children have grown since making the switch. From academics to confidence and independence, these dads open up about what really matters when choosing a school—and why alternative education is gaining traction.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 20min

S2E215: Can A.I. Replace Teachers? Inside the Alpha Model with Guide Jawaan (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation, MacKenzie sits down again with Alpha Guide Jawaan to explore how artificial intelligence is used inside the classroom at Alpha. They discuss how A.I. supports Alpha’s 2-Hour Learning model, what it can and can’t replace, and the evolving role of teachers in an A.I.-powered school. If you’ve ever wondered whether technology can take the place of a real educator, this episode offers key insight.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 19min

S2E233: How 2 Hour Learning Works - with Alpha Guide (and Former Teacher) Jawaan (Part 1)

Jawaan shares his insights on the urgent need for educational reform, criticizing traditional methods that limit student potential. He discusses the power of AI in creating personalized learning experiences, engaging students more effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship and adaptive learning within innovative education models. Jawaan also explores how student-led initiatives, combined with technology, empower learners to take charge of their education, fostering both leadership and academic integrity.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 28min

S2E232: Using Life Skills in the NFL: Demario & Tamela Davis (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation with NFL linebacker Demario Davis and his wife Tamela, we dive deeper into how life skills shape everything—from parenting to performing under pressure on the football field. They share how these lessons show up in their homeschool approach, their family life, and Demario’s career in the NFL.

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