Should kids be paid to learn?

Article Abstract:

Some educators and parents have expressed their objections to the reward-for-performance programs of some public schools. They claim that this practice does more harm than good since it involves bribing students to meet basic expectations and does not get to the root cause of low self-worth, poor attendance and other problems.

Analysis, Motivation in education, Student motivation, Rewards and punishments in education, Incentives (Education)

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A healthier future for kids in the Delta

Article Abstract:

Child health professionals at the Aaron E. Henry Community Health Center in Clarksville, MS, have designed a program for rural children that features a traveling doctor. Circuit-riding doctors such as William Booker give routine physicals and immunizations to the youngsters they visit.

Health aspects, Innovations, Services, Mississippi, Rural health services, Child health services, Medically underserved areas

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