Future of Education Podcast

292 episódios

S2E316: How to Build a Child Who Doesn't Quit: Growth Mindset Strategies That Anchor Motivation
20/03/2026 | 25min
If you want your kid to have an "I Can Do Hard Things" attitude, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of this series on motivation, co-hosted by Alpha Guide Jacob, we pull back the curtain on Motivation Architecture. We explore how our Guides design bespoke reward systems that meet every child exactly where they are.
Our goal is to show how extrinsic rewards serve as the essential training wheels that anchor a lifelong, self-sustaining intrinsic drive to succeed. Whether you're looking to build lasting motivation in your own kids, or the students in your classroom, this episode delivers the tangible strategies you need.
S2E315: The Death of the Gold Star: How To Build Unique Reward Systems for Every Kid
17/03/2026 | 21min
Stickers and grades might get compliance, but they don't spark passion. In this episode, cohosted by Alpha Guide Jacob, we explore how our Guides act as motivation architects- designing bespoke reward systems that meet every child exactly where they are.
Our ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between 'doing it for the prize' and 'doing it for the pride,' showing how extrinsic rewards can actually be the training wheels that eventually lead to a lifelong, self-sustaining intrinsic drive.
This episode will give tangible examples to spark your creativity when working with your own students or kids to drive true, lasting motivation.
S2E314: Superintendents, Salaries, and Scandals: The "Adult-First" Corruption Coming to Your City
12/03/2026 | 27min
If you think your local school is safe because the funding is high, this conversation is your wake-up call.
In the second half of our explosive sit-down with Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Chris Papst, he exposes the internal mechanics of a system that has stopped serving children and started serving itself.
In this shocking episode, Chris reveals:
How administrators manually changed over 10,500 failing grades to "passing" to keep funding flowing
Why "more money" is often the fuel for the very fire that is consuming our children’s futures
How Baltimore City Schools used a $500M budget increase to hire 1,300 new employees- without adding a single teacher to the classroom
The administrative bloat plaguing our public schools
What parents need to know in order to spot corruption in their own school districts

The staggering administrative bloat that destroyed Baltimore's public schools isn't an isolated incident. In fact, there's a high chance it may be lurking in your city, too.
S2E313: Exposing Baltimore's Public School Catastrophic Failure: Lead Investigative Reporter Tells All
10/03/2026 | 29min
After eight years of relentlessly following the money, the paper trails, and the data, Chris Papst- the lead investigative reporter behind the Emmy Award-winning "Project Baltimore"- is pulling back the curtain on Baltimore's failing public school system.
Frighteningly, the systemic failures in Baltimore are not an anomaly, but a preview of what’s happening in school districts across America. Chris has made it his mission to spread the news far and wide so that parents everywhere can be equipped with the warning signs of what it looks like when a school shifts its priority from educating students, to pursuing personal gain and political power.
If you’ve ever wondered why your tax dollars aren't moving the needle on student performance, this is the episode that explains why.
S2E312: Why Traditional Youth Sports Needs Reimagining: Texas Sports Academy's Unconventional Approach (Part 2)
05/03/2026 | 20min
MacKenzie sits down with Kelvin, Head of School at Texas Sports Academy, to continue their conversation on how the relationship between athletics and academics is being reimagined and rebuilt at TSA. They go beyond the physical drills to explore the "hidden" side of athletic development: mindset, biology, and character.
The discussion pulls back the curtain on the potential toxicity of youth sports culture, how our students use tools like health trackers and nutrition workshops to take total ownership of their health without parental nagging, and how the model uses the sports ethos to transform quiet students into confident leaders and "athletes only" into academic powerhouses.

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Sobre Future of Education Podcast

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 [email protected].

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