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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 ... Ohio School District Uses Unique Peer Evaluations to Grade Teachers PBS: Special correspondent for education John Merrow reports how public schools in Toledo, Ohio, are implementing a unique peer-evaluation program for educators that looks to nurture teachers, but make it easier to remove ineffective ones... Education stimulus money to fund state teacher bonuses Arkansas News: Kimbrell said most of the state’s 239 school districts have indicated they will use the funds for one-time bonuses ranging from $500 to $700... Rural New York School Recruits Overseas Students NPR: As hundreds of districts consolidate their schools, some remote communities are fighting back by seeking out international students to fill their nearly empty classrooms... Gunman Opens Fire at School Board, Kills Self WSJ: A gunman who opened fire at a school board meeting and then exchanged shots with a security guard has killed himself, police said.