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A Harvard economist's idea - giving free cellphone airtime to high-performing students as an [blank] to continue doing well - is now in effect. Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today started the Million Motivation Campaign, an experimental [blank] about 2,500 students in seven middle schools. The students will each receive a free cellphone, called the "Million," with [blank] to earn minutes and other rewards if they achieve academic goals set by their principals. Teachers and [blank] will also be able to use the cellphones to communicate with the students. Part of the idea, according to the Education Department, is "to rebrand achievement through a messaging campaign and [blank] program."

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A Harvard economist's idea - giving free cellphone airtime to high-performing students as an incentive to continue doing well - is now in effect. Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein today started the Million Motivation Campaign, an experimental program involving about 2,500 students in seven middle schools. The students will each receive a free cellphone, called the "Million," with opportunities to earn minutes and other rewards if they achieve academic goals set by their principals. Teachers and administrators will also be able to use the cellphones to communicate with the students. Part of the idea, according to the Education Department, is "to rebrand achievement through a messaging campaign and mentoring program."
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