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Friday, May 14, 2010

Reading pays in cold, hard cash

The Reading Pays program has helped sixth-grader Tyler LaBelle in his science and social studies classes at Holland Woods Middle School in Port Huron, Michigan.It also allowed the 11-year-old to buy a remote-controlled car.

The program, which started this semester at the Port Huron school, helps students struggling with reading and rewards them for their progress with cold hard cash.About 30 students are participating in the program, operated through a local nonprofit organization called His Life Foundation. It uses computer software called Reading Naturally and rewards students with $1 for every story they read and gives bonuses along the way.

The software allows students to read along as a recording of the story is played. Then, students practice reading it on their own until they met certain goals.Principal Ethan Barden said he's still on the fence about paying students for progress. But he is pleased with the results. Read more about the program in The Times Herald
online.

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