Future of Education Podcast
MacKenzie Price
The Future of Education Podcast is the place to find out what's happening in schools. Our guests are wide and varied, from educators, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities, influencers and most importantly-our students! They all have one thing in common- they are passionate about reinventing education to make it relevant and efficient. Our host, MacKenzie Price, is the Co-Founder of 2hr Learning (2hourlearning.com) and some of the top-performing schools in the country. 2 Hour Learning is a groundbreaking school model that is reshaping the landscape of K-12 education. It's powered by AI technology, enabling schools to provide personalized curriculum to students. Our K-12 schools perform in the top 2% nationwide by leveraging this personalize model to help students love school, learn twice as much, and build life skills. MacKenzie is at the forefront of educational transformation, striving for a balanced and enriching learning experience for every child. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two daughters. The Future of Education podcast is produced by 7 Lyons Media (7LyonsMedia.com). Please send press inquiries to mkp@2hourlearning.com.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 14min
S E213: Growing Up Homeschooled with Influencer Paige Danielle
Jan 10, 2025 • 18min
S E212: College Dropout Turned TikTok Star: Zach Justice's Story (Part 2)
Zach Justice, a college dropout and viral TikTok star known for his podcast "Dropouts," shares his transformative journey in education. He discusses the shortcomings of traditional systems and champions personalized learning that sparks creativity. Zach highlights how taking action can serve as a catalyst for motivation, rather than the other way around. He also delves into navigating self-doubt in high-visibility roles, offering practical tips to combat negative self-talk and emphasizing the importance of family support in empowering young learners.
Jan 7, 2025 • 23min
S E211: From Living With 10 Roommates to Gaining Millions of Followers - Zach Justice's School Experience
Jan 3, 2025 • 14min
S E210: This Parenting Advice from 10-Year-Olds Might Shock You...
In this enlightening discussion, a fifth-grade student shares surprising parenting advice drawn from their unique experiences with AI-powered personalized learning. They delve into the negative impacts of overindulgence and the importance of boredom in sparking creativity. The conversation highlights how parenting styles influence entitlement and compares online and traditional learning methods. The student emphasizes the crucial role of active listening, life skills, and real-world experiences like job applications, showcasing how children are ready to tackle adulthood.
Dec 27, 2024 • 23min
S E209: The Future of College (with Pano Kanelos) - Part 2
Pano Kanelos, a key figure in the founding of the University of Austin, discusses transformative ideas in higher education. He dives into the skyrocketing costs of college and highlights the need for affordable tuition models. Kanelos emphasizes the importance of moral imagination in reshaping admissions and education to prepare responsible citizens. He also explores the unique traits of today's 'Alpha students' and advocates for innovative, student-centered educational approaches that prioritize outcomes over traditional funding models.
Dec 24, 2024 • 21min
S E208: Conformity Culture in American Universities With Pano Kanelos, President of UATX
Dec 20, 2024 • 15min
S E207: This 10-Year-Old Crushes Public Speaking and Entrepreneurialism
Dec 16, 2024 • 15min
S E206: This 10-Year-Old Proves That 2 Hour Learning Works
Nadine has been a student at Alpha since Kindergarten. Now, at 10 years old, she's several grades ahead in every academic subject and thriving at school. She shares her experience excelling in academics, arts, entrepreneurialism, personal finance, and more.
Dec 11, 2024 • 21min
S E205: Success Stories: World Famous Minecrafter "BIONIC"
World Famous Minecrafter BIONIC, with 7 million YouTube subscribers, talks of his journey to success. He shares the life skills he has developed along the way and explains why gaming, streaming, and related hobbies are not a waste of time for kids today.
Dec 7, 2024 • 11min
S E204: How To Be An Amazing Coach & Teacher Part 2
Mike of Nitro swimming talks of how one of his young friends was told to "find another sport" in the 9th grade by a coach. That student didn't give up, became a top swimmer in High School, then college, then won Gold at the Olympics. His high school then named a natatorium after him on the very spot he was told to "find another sport." Coach Mike also shares how to help your student manage their time to be successful in both sports and academics.
