School sells grades to make money
AP
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A middle school in North Carolina in the US is selling test scores to students in a bid to raise money.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that a parent advisory council at Rosewood Middle School came up with the fundraising plan after last year's chocolate sale flopped.
The school will sell 20 test points to students for $US20 (NZ$27.35).
Students can add 10 extra points to each of two tests of their choice. The extra points could take a student from a "B" to an "A" on those tests or from a failing grade to a passing grade.
Principal Susie Shepherd says it's not enough of an impact to change a student's overall grades.
Officials at the state Department of Public Instruction say exchanging grades for money teaches children the wrong lessons.
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