This is obvously a hot button topic in todays world. I personally asked my father in-law this very same question last year and thought I was going to change the world with it, but fortunately/unfortunately someone beat me to it. My feelings on this topic are more out of a concern for the status of our schools children today then anything else. It is my opinion that at this point with dropout rates increasing every year and our consistently under performing public school systems it is time that we try something. I feel by giving students from economically challenged backgrounds a chance to earn money and learn at the same time is a wonderful combination. Anyone who grew up poor would only agree with me on this issue. However, my questions are what happens to the children in the suburban schools who are now frustrated because other children get paid to attend school? What happens if one day the money runs out? I do not know the answer to these questions, nor does anyone else today, however, what we do know is that are children are falling more and more behind everyday and we need to help them now before it is completely helpless.

@Brian, I also think it is a good idea, but I am concerned about other public school kids who are not given the same opportunity. Let's see what happens!

I think there should be rewards for student who do better in school but I think something non-materialistic (or at least non-monitary) should be used instead.