Investing in brains

The Economist asks, "Should the economic squeeze mean cuts, reform or more spending on education?" (full article here)

Certainly this is a valid an rich inquiry that is relevant to students in Florida and elsewhere.

Is Your Teen More Stressed Than You Think?

Stress can play a big role in your student's performance and overall well being.

"As a parent, you might think your teen has a pretty easygoing life. After all, being a night owl and sleeping late on the weekends doesn't exactly spell stressed out.
However, recent findings are telling a different story. A new study set to be released in a future issue of Clinical Psychology Review suggests more high school and college students deal with mental anxiety today than teens from the Great Depression Era." (full story here)

Bright Futures scholarships take hit

From the Miami Herald:

"Florida's Bright Futures scholarship program will pass on the state's tuition increase to students and families." (read full article here)

This is sad news for those Florida students striving to get ahead.

SAT and ACT tests quickly approaching!

JLP Education Services wanted to say good luck to those students who are taking the January SAT this Saturday! We also wanted to inform you that there are ONLY 16 days left to register for the March 13 SAT Test. Registration ends February 4th and late registration is open until February 18. Remember to register early so you do not accrue any additional fees.

Unfortunately, registration and late registration is closed for the February 6th ACT Exam. If you did not sign up for this test (and you should be taking both!) then you will have another chance to take it on April 10th. Registration deadline for that test is March 5th.

Remember that it is never too late to start preparation! We are in the midst of standardized test season, so make sure you have someone you can trust coach you and your family through the competitive world of the college-bound. JLP Education Services is here to help.

To view all the SAT and ACT test dates, please visit our website: http://www.jlpeducationservices.vpweb.com/DiscountsandDates.html

Have you signed up for the question of the day on the CollegeBoard website? http://sat.collegeboard.com/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

What about the question of the day for the ACT test? http://www.actstudent.org/qotd/

South Korean police probe alleged SAT test leak

Police said Monday they were investigating a private language school teacher for allegedly helping two South Korean students in the United States cheat on a standardized SAT college admissions exam. (read full story here)

Teachers Union Supports Member Evaluations Based on Test Scores

American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten urged teachers today to support member evaluations linked to student achievement scores, a measure long opposed by many educators. (read full article here)

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