Following low test scores and unimpressive class performances, 150 teachers have their jobs on the line, according to The Commercial Appeal. However, these decisions were not rash or sudden, apparently principals have been tracking progress for potential teachers to let go for the past three years. Nearly 20 percent of the teachers in the Memphis public school district have underperformance problems, scoring a 1 or 2 on a scale of 5 in performance rating. Regardless, only about one-tenth of the teachers will actually be fired.

The school superintendant is calling for further training requirements for teachers and the Memphis movers have to agree. By increasing the required amount of education and training teachers must undergo, it’s likely to weed out the teachers who truly do not want to be there. The result should be not only well-trained faculty, but better performing students.