Six D.C. public schools with long histories of failing students will force all teachers and staff to reapply for their positions this spring, to comply with federal reform efforts.

The process is called “reconstitution,” and it will take place at Davis (Ward 7), Garfield (Ward and Stanton (Ward elementary schools, Ballou Senior High (Ward 8), Hamilton special education school, and Luke C. Moore Academy for students at risk of dropping out.