Danny Westneat — Seattle Times

It may seem a bit like bribery. Even a little tacky.

But what if it works to hand out $100 to teachers, and their students, each time a kid passes an advanced math or science class? What if the lure of cash gets struggling kids to sign up for — and complete — advanced coursework?

Why not try it? Especially if it means you'll get the largest math and science grant ever awarded in this state?

That's what Jennifer Wiley concluded. She's the principal of Seattle's Franklin High School. Like in a lot of schools, the kids there no longer are cutting it in math and science.

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