"eBay for teachers" makes its debut

This startup site gives online education a new spin.

"A new startup thinks it can help fix the USA's under-funded and overtaxed education system." (read complete article here)

South Florida students praise Obama speech

As many Florida students know, from Miami-Dade to Broward to the Palm beaches and beyond, President Obama spoke directly to them this week.

The Miami Herald has an article about the impact it had on some.

South Florida students praise Obama speech

10 Things College Admissions Tests Don't Do

Miami-Dade and Broward students who are back in class and gearing up to take the SAT and apply to colleges may stop and reflect - "what exactly does the SAT test?" This article in Smart Money takes a look at that very issue.

10 Things College Admissions Tests Don't Do

Most Diverse Class of Students Ever Sits for SAT

Diversity in the SAT is on the rise according to this US News and World report article. South Florida students already know this as Miami is one of the most diverse cities in the country.

Read the article here.

Dangling Money, Obama Pushes Education Shift

From the New York Times

"Holding out billions of dollars as a potential windfall, the Obama administration is persuading state after state to rewrite education laws to open the door to more charter schools and expand the use of student test scores for judging teachers. "(read full article here)

Connecting Anxious Parents and Educators, at $450 an Hour

Parents employ high ticket guidance counselors for private school admissions. (Read full article here.)

Paying students for high test scores?

In a new twist on an old problem, NYC is trying an incentivized approach to improving students' test scores.

Read the article from College News here.