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D.C. Schools Chief Rhee Fires 241 Teachers Using New Evaluation System

July 23, 2010  |   Washington, D.C. schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee announced Friday the firing of 241 teachers who did not meet standards set forth by a new district-wide evaluation system. The new system, known as IMPACT, for the first time ties D.C. teachers' job...

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