EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: October 2025


The Tests and the Rest podcast is always focused on exploring essential topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues and ongoing adventures at the intersection of business and education. Catch up with us in the latest episode of EXTEMP with Amy & Mike.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

  1. How busy was last month for Amy and Mike?
  2. How can educators balance work and family?
  3. Should high school prepare teens for the work world?
  4. What is the status of TestBright Tutor Training?
  5. What’s coming up in the next month for Amy and Mike?

MAILBAG

We definitely want to respond to listener questions in our next EXTEMP episode, so reach out to us on social media or get in touch through our contact page. Let’s get this Tests and the Rest mailbag rolling!

LINKS

Is High School Meant to Be Job Training?
The New Hire Readiness Report 2025: Insights from Hiring Managers on Entry-Level Workforce Preparedness
ACT WorkKeys – Job and Career Assessments

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ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. Get in touch with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, consulting, or anything podcast related through our contact page. We’d love to hear from you!

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