State of Washington supports reforms

A poll in the state of Washington shows huge support for a wide range of reforms, especially laying off teachers by merit, not seniority, and giving principals "the authority to hire and fire the teachers and other staff who work in their buildings.": http://www.excellentschoolsnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1-18-2011-Education-Poll-Results.pdf (see page 4)