
MacKenzie Price
@mackenzieprice
We've been lying to our kids for 40 years. A 1984 Univ. of Chicago study proved personalized learning puts kids in the top 2%. Yet we still force 30 unique minds to move at one pace. Here's the study that exposed how schools hold kids back—and the fix they won’t implement:
In 1984, Professor Benjamin Bloom ran a study at the University of Chicago that changed how we view education. He discovered that students receiving personalized instruction outperformed traditional classrooms. By TWO standard deviations. What's even more impressive?
This wasn't just a minor improvement in test scores. The average student with personalized learning surpassed 98% of their peers in traditional classrooms. We're talking about a complete transformation in how students learn and grow. And that was just the beginning...
The data kept validating this personalized approach: • Achieve 3-8 percentile points higher in math and reading • Experience 75% higher motivation (vs 30% in traditional settings) • Perform 70% better when learning is tailored to them So what's holding us back?
Here's the reality about our current education system: It wasn't designed for optimal learning. It was built for processing large groups through a standardized framework. Let's look at what this means for our children:
Think about what's happening in classrooms right now: Our kids are disengaged. Their potential is capped. Their natural curiosity is diminishing. The most frustrating part? We've had the solution for DECADES. Let me show you what the research reveals:
When we empower students to learn at their own pace: • They master concepts completely before moving forward • Their engagement soars because content matches their level • They build confidence instead of anxiety Yet our current system ignores these proven principles...
Instead, we're forcing 30 unique minds to: • Take standardized tests • Move at an arbitrary pace • Learn through a single method • Advance regardless of mastery This approach isn't just ineffective—it's holding our children back. And it's getting worse:
The gap between what's possible and what we're delivering continues to widen. AI and technology have made personalized learning more accessible than ever. Yet most schools still operate on a century-old model designed for factory workers.
When schools embrace personalized learning, results are stunning: • Students master 1.5 years of math concepts in just one academic year • Reading and math scores soar 13% above national averages • Dropout rates plummet by 15% And the benefits extend far beyond academics:
Schools implementing personalized learning see: • 12% higher attendance • 25% better graduation rates • 30% increase in student engagement Why? Because students finally take ownership of their learning journey. But there's an even bigger change that happens:
When students drive their own learning: They develop essential life skills: • Self-direction • Goal-setting • Critical thinking • Time management These are the skills that shape future innovators and leaders.
Your child has unlimited potential waiting to be unleashed. The research shows they could be learning faster, understanding deeper, and actually enjoying their education. But they're constrained by an outdated system. Here's the good news:
The technology is ready. All we need is the courage to embrace change. Let's transform education together.
Hey, I'm MacKenzie. I'm on a mission to revolutionize our education system. Our school: • Uses AI to meet students exactly where they're at • Has 2 hours of core academics per day • Teaches real life skills If you're tired of the current school systems, keep scrolling...
Thanks for reading! 1. Like/repost if you found this helpful 2. Follow me @mackenzieprice for insights on: • How to advocate for better education • Revolutionary learning methods • Student success stories Let's transform the future of education together.