Poll: Most want easier way to fire bad teachers

An overwhelming majority of Americans are frustrated that it’s too difficult to get rid of bad teachers, while most also believe that teachers aren’t paid enough, a new poll shows.

The Associated Press-Stanford University poll found that 78% think it should be easier for school administrators to fire poorly performing teachers. Yet overall, the public wants to reward teachers — 57% say they are paid too little, with just 7% believing they are overpaid and most of the rest saying they’re paid about right.

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