At Zack's Finest Deli & Grocery on Staten Island, manager Wail Alselwi motivates students by rewarding strong academic performance with snacks and cash. Students like 17-year-old Madison are celebrated for achieving high grades, receiving $100 and snacks as incentives. Alselwiâs initiative, started in 2023 with a focus on inspiring local youth, encourages not only academic excellence but also improvement in grades. Rewards are given to those with marks above 80%, and a community spirit thrives as students visit to share their achievements, making a positive impact on the local neighborhood.
I just wanted to inspire... to see the student with the best grades smiling and feeling good about themselves is a reward in itself.
You know what happens, right? If a kid gets 90% or higher, they can choose anything they want from the store, plus a T-shirt and $100.
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