At Harborview Heights High School, students and staff are debating whether to require all internships offered for credit to be paid. Luis Rivera, the school nurse, argues that Harborview Heights High School should require all internships offered for credit to be paid. To begin, paid internships are fairer for low-income students. In a survey of 213 students, 80% supported the proposal. Also, compensation signals that student labor has value. Tomas Lee, the principal, said, "This matters because compensation signals that student labor has value." Critics raise concerns about unintended side effects, yet the author argues those concerns can be managed with clear guidelines. If we care about our community's routines, we should make this change.