by Wes Carroll | Sep 22, 2020 | Be Brighter, Our Philosophy
This summer, Julia Gooding of One Sky Education interviewed me in order to introduce me to her clients. We had a much more powerful conversation than I expected! Find it here. In particular, there’s a lot of valuable but hard-to-find advice here for parents who...
by Wes Carroll | Apr 29, 2020 | Be Brighter, Distance Learning
Remote work is the new cool, and it’s easy to see why. With advancements in technology, improved digital communication tools, and a global mindset that’s increasingly valuing flexibility and work-life balance, the traditional 9-to-5 office grind seems...
by Wes Carroll | Mar 30, 2020 | Be Brighter, Distance Learning, Our Philosophy
We are all being called on to do more than we are used to. Schools are suddenly closed, and they are scrambling to figure out distance learning. Parents are figuring out how to juggle their own work and their kids’ education (to say nothing of their own...
by Wes Carroll | Mar 13, 2020 | Be Brighter, Distance Learning, Our Philosophy
COVID-19 has undeniably reshaped the way we live, work, and interact. As countries grappled with rising case numbers and healthcare challenges, individuals and communities were thrust into a whirlwind of change. From remote work and online education to social...
by Wes Carroll | Apr 21, 2019 | Be Brighter, Test Prep
I didn’t expect Farnam Street to relate so directly to college admissions, but it does, and in a way that is as important as it is deep. According to the post linked above, the outcome of a “winner’s game” is determined mostly by the actions of...
by Wes Carroll | Apr 20, 2019 | AMC Prep, Be Brighter, Our Philosophy, Test Prep
Students suffering from test anxiety often make things worse by misunderstanding the nature of successful preparation work. They think: “my goal is to have new knowledge and new techniques.” But that’s wrong. The right goal is to have new habits....
