Detroit’s $1,000 bribe to get kids to class

Cultural Wars | America Out Loud News · Sep 3, 2026 · 57m

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Detroit public schools offer gift cards worth up to $1,000 to reward student attendance as chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem. Critics argue that simply paying students to appear in class does little to improve engagement, academic performance, or meaningful learning outcomes for struggling students...