Does cash motivate students?

 The school year started off with a bang. Your child seemed eager to stay on top of his homework, but soon his energy and enthusiasm began to dwindle and now you worry he may be falling behind. Nagging, cajoling, threatening, punishing seem to get you nowhere. And the idea of offering a reward — say, a few dollars for good grades — crosses your mind. Continue reading

Tagged as: Alfie Kohn, good grades, Learning, rewards, Roland Fryer, School

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