"NJ teacher admits guilt in cash-for-grades scheme
A former social studies teacher in New Jersey has admitted pocketing "charitable donations" from students looking to improve their grades. Megan Laboy of Howell pleaded guilty Friday to theft by deception, admitting she received $200 to $500 in donations from her Colts Neck High School students during the 2008-2009 school year. The students were told they would receive extra credit for the donations and the cash would go to charities. But the 30-year-old Laboy kept the money....
Maybe the teachers should get a raise if they are scrounging around for a few hundred dollars.
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