dmarc117 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Up to 5,000 freshmen at 20 Chicago public high schools will get cash for good—and even average—grades as part of a new, Harvard-designed test program that city education leaders are rolling out Thursday. Students will be measured every five weeks in math, English, social sciences, science and physical education. An A nets $50, a B equals $35 and a C still brings in $20. Students will get half the money upfront, with the remainder paid upon graduation. A straight-A student could earn up to $4,000 by the end of his or her sophomore year. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/con...582,print.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 With the way Chicago is going, they should get $5.00 if they live to see graduation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That's not enough to encourage them when they can make that much selling a couple dime bags in 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 But wait, I thought the Obamessiah already fixed the Chicago schools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 But wait, I thought the Obamessiah already fixed the Chicago schools? No, no, no... he ORGANIZED them...gheez..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Makes as much sense as No Child Left Behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Makes as much sense as No Child Left Behind. Almost as successful as the war on drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 RR juniorette's school is one of the qualifying schools. Haven't talked to her about this yet, 'cept to say her friend (the one that she travels w/ was in the video from channel 7 news. Could be a good thing! Time will tell..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Are you kidding me? Bully kids will intimidate teachers into getting them paid, regardless of performance. This is going to be a gigantic failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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