<strong>Obama</strong> supports bonus pay for teachers and additional support and training for teachers and principals. Wants to make it easier to remove bad teachers from classrooms. Proposes that all teaching programs be accredited. 

<strong>McCain</strong> proposes alternative certification methods to recruit highly motivated teachers and bonuses for high-performing teachers who work in underperforming schools. Says principals must have greater control over spending and will provide funds for teacher development. Wants to make it easier to remove bad teachers from classrooms.