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Transformation model, the next best move was the turnaround model, and that requires us to remove the teachers and rehire of those who reapply up to 50%. >> okay, so some of them could get their jobs back. now, the teachers say they've been improving test scores over the last few years. is it a little unfair to blame the problems at the school solely on the teachers? >> absolutely it would be unfair. but it isn't solely on the shoulders of the teachers. this is an entire community issue and we have been working on it. i've been in the district three years and we began with a very low attendanc...

Randi kaye, cnn, new york. >> a little more background on this story, low performing schools have four options for shaping up, including two that randi just described in her report. one is called the transformation model. it includes series of changes that teachers just agree to adopt. but when negotiations on those changes nailed at central falls high, the superintendent went with another option. that's called the turnaround model, which means firing every single teacher at the troubled school. now again, both options have the backing of the federal government, and i earlier spoke to fran gal...

Before the pink slips went out, the teachers made this video to show their commitment to the students and try and save their jobs. >> the people in that building are there because they wanted to be. which makes a big difference. >> reporter: the school district sure didn't see it that way, and now dozens of teachers who have taught here for decades suddenly need a job. randi kaye, cnn, new york. >> a little more background on this story, low performing schools have four options for shaping up, including two that randi just described in her report. one is called the transformation model. it inc...

Of work. before the pink slips went out, the teachers made this video to show their commitment to the students and try and save their jobs. >> the people in that building are there because they wanted to be. which makes a big difference. >> reporter: the school district sure didn't see it that way, and now dozens of teachers who have taught here for decades suddenly need a job. randi kaye, cnn, new york. >> a little more background on this story, low performing schools have four options for shaping up, including two that randi just described in her report. one is called the transformation mode...