JoAnne Holbert, assistant dean for the division of theoretical and behavior foundations in Wayne State University\'s College of Education, comments about a new teaching incentive tool called "Beverly Bucks" currently being used as part of the third-grade curriculum at Beverly Elementary in the Birmingham school district. Students earn "Beverly Bucks" in the form of vouchers when they complete schoolwork such as homework, tests and class work. A bonus is thrown in for good quality. \"I think you\'re giving them a half step up the ladder to understanding that this is benefiting me,\" Holbert says. \"I would imagine the teacher is thinking that if I can get you to get something positive from learning, the next step is learning for its own sake.\"