The Brief
- Two Orange County schools for high-needs students are appealing “F” grades they say were wrongly issued.
- They argue state education officials misapplied grading rules meant for traditional schools.
- An appeal is in progress, but questions remain about how the mix-up occurred.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two Orange County schools that serve high-needs students are appealing failing grades they say were mistakenly issued by the state.
What we know:
Two alternative schools in Orange County — UCP Downtown and OCPS BETA — are challenging “F” grades issued by the Florida Department of Education, claiming the assessments were made in error. …