Either that, or the kids are just stoo-pid, so it's really a lose-lose for America.
"Drop in scores for rewards program; Students paid for passing AP tests" by Karen Matthews, Associated Press | August 22, 2008
NEW YORK - A privately funded initiative that pays students in some New York City high schools up to $1,000 for passing Advanced Placement tests is not making the grade, critics say.
Students at the 31 schools participating in the program called Rewarding Achievement, or REACH, took 345 more tests this year than last year. But the passing rate dropped slightly, from 35 percent in 2007 to 32 percent this year, according to results released Wednesday.
The program, launched last fall, is similar to others around the country that aim to boost student achievement through cash incentives.
It's called a BRIBE, MSM!!! It's the AMERICAN WAY!
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