Interesting tidbit

The school district, NAACP, and SEPTA have somehow teamed up to offer free transit passage to striving students.

Students who demonstrate improved or positive academic performance, consistent school attendance and punctuality are eligible to apply for the free tokens on SEPTA routes within Philadelphia. The freebies start in September and last through June 2007.

I like that it rewards, in essence, effort and good citizenship rather than just top academic achievement.