I caught this Lehrer Newshour segment on cash payments for learning – one of the latest in a series of appalling ideas spawned by testing mania.
Surprise: A startling effect- the cash only made things worse.
Watch the video and see what you think about this latest example of disincentives for learning. Can you think of a better use for the money ?
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