Future of Education Podcast

In this Student Spotlight, MacKenzie chats with a 4th grader who’s into quantum physics and not shy about sharing her opinions on school. From her experience in a traditional NYC classroom to what surprised her at Alpha, she drops candid, insightful, and funny truth bombs about learning from a kid’s perspective.

In this episode, MacKenzie lays out exactly why the modern teacher role has become impossible to fill. Teachers aren’t just responsible for academics anymore- they're saddled with mounting responsibilities and "rewarded" for it with terrible pay. If you’ve ever wondered why schools can’t hire or keep great teachers, this will make it painfully clear.And since we’ve redesigned the role entirely, we’re looking for more people who want to teach differently. If you're interested in becoming a Guide at one of our campuses, you can apply here: https://www.crossover.com/

In this episode, MacKenzie offers a very different lens to the nonprofit conversation, sharing why she believes nonprofit education has stalled innovation and progress for decades. If you've ever found yourself making assumptions about for-profit schools, this episode clears up the misconceptions that prevent many of us from seeing what’s actually possible in education.

A simple Instagram Q+A turned into a full-on avalanche of questions, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to it! This episode is MacKenzie's rapid-fire, no-filter rundown on your biggest burning questions.

If finding focus is a struggle in your home or classroom, you're not alone. In this episode, we break down the simple strategy Alpha students use every day to stay locked in and finish their work with maximized efficiency. MacKenzie is joined by Aheli, an Alpha freshman, who shares a student perspective on how this technique builds strong focus habits, reduces overwhelm, and helps students make real progress in short bursts of time. You won't want to miss this episode- this strategy might just be the shift you’ve been looking for!