Cash for Grades!

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/program-va-beach-schools-tests-cash-incentive-grades

What's wrong with this picture? What ever happened to old fashion intrinsic motivation. Getting good grades is something any student should strive to do regardless of whether or not their is an award. Giving teachers cash for the very same thing is troubling as well.

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