The Future of Education: The Big Opportunity to Flip Things |  Guest: MacKenzie Price, Founder Alpha School

What if education wasn’t about preparing kids for tests, but preparing them for life? In a world where the pace of change outstrips any static curriculum, today’s learners crave relevance, purpose, and the freedom to solve real problems that matter with a true understanding of the tools shaping our new world. In this conversation with MacKenzie Price, founder of Alpha School -- a new model of K-12 education that radically redesigns the approach to 21st century learning in the age of AI -- we explore how education can shift from rigid systems to dynamic learning environments where technology empowers, curiosity leads, and teachers become trusted guides in the pursuit of mastery, equipping students not just to succeed in the world as it is but to shape the world as it could be.

Why this matters: Because the most important test our kids will take isn’t on paper—it’s how prepared they feel to shape the future.

• Education rooted in relevance and autonomy prepares students to navigate uncertainty, not just pass standardized tests.
• When learners are treated as capable problem-solvers, they build the confidence to shape—not just survive—the future.
• The world our kids are entering won’t reward rote answers—it will demand bold questions, deep curiosity, and real-world thinking.