Schools will now face a tougher grading system, with the Florida Board of Education's decision to change standards passed yesterday. A last minute change excepts special needs schools, although special needs students in public schools will be included. Ocala's Hillcrest School Principal Lori Manresa says she hopes the decision sticks.
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She says these students, especially, need to be considered by more than just their test scores.
Depth: By Stephanie Denardo: Emotions are running high after the Board of Education approved new grading changes. Florida's 89.1 WUFT-FM's Stephanie Denardo reports:
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