mp3 of books (many for free, including classics like "Call of the Wild" and "Anne of Green Gables." You have to sort through their categories, which are topic based rather than genre. Looks like it might have some potential, though recent books (e.g., biography of Steve Jobs) cost money.
NY Times Article on the value of technology in schools. Since digital literacy is critical for participation in 21st Century, I am not sure I buy their argument regarding the tie in to stagnant scores--assessments don't really do a good job of measuring digital literacy (thought Donald Leu and colleagues have certainly made strides in teh area). Nevertheless, a good piece to read.