Students at Woodcrest Elementary are fired up to be in school, especially when attendance can earn them gift cards, sneakers and even stocks. “Some students look forward to coming to school every day, ...
Gift cards, regardless of the value, are considered cash equivalents by the Internal Revenue Service and are subject to tax reporting. Departments purchasing and distributing gift cards are ...
Detroit Public Schools launched cash incentive program to combat 60.9% chronic absenteeism rate, paying students $100 weekly gift cards for perfect attendance during winter months.