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November 2012
News & Views
/ What's Happening Now

Chicago schools bribe parents for school involvement

With the struggle to get parents involved in their children's schoolwork and activities, some Chicago area schools are now offering incentives in exchange for parents' cooperation. Whether a sign that Chicago school boards are fed up with the lack of participation by parents, or an honest attempt at helping their students, this controversial new program is definitely getting widespread attention (and criticism).
Voting Has Ended

Do you think parents should receive incentives?

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  • No, involvement is their responsibility

  • Yes, this can help them to do the right thing

Would you take an incentive to help your kids?

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  • No, I wouldn't feel right doing so

  • Yes, I don't see much wrong with accepting it

Poll results so far...

No, involvement is their responsibility 75%

No, I wouldn't feel right doing so 94%

Yes, I don't see much wrong with accepting it 6%

Yes, this can help them to do the right thing 25%

No, I wouldn't feel right doing so 29%

Yes, I don't see much wrong with accepting it 71%

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