Should schools bribe kids?

Time magazine recently published an article about paying kids for school. Read the article and comment on if you think this would work here?

Bullying and violence in school

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Beating
Effects of bullying and teasing
Sharp drop in bullying in some areas
Read the articles. What is bullying and does it happen here?
How do we deal with it?

Should cell phones be allowed in school?

Interesting article about using cell phones in school. What do you think?

Wht is a well-rounded student? The importance of humanities in school curriculum

In these tough economic times, when federal and state governments fail to recognize the importance of eduating young people, and therefore, fail to fund education properly all while holding schools, teachers and students to standards that are, if not impossible to reach, then improbable to reach, schools are cutting those programs that do not directly apply to students passing the test (which tests only math, reading, English and science). That means schools cut art and music programs and staff.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan's speech discusses the need for art and music and social studies classes to create a well-rounded student. Read his speech and discuss what you think a well-rounded student should learn in school and out.