TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- More failing schools are expected in
Florida if the State Board of Education makes changes sought by
Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson.

The board will consider revamping Florida's A-to-F school
grading system on Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Critics say the changes would result in more schools being
eligible for take-over by for-profit charter school companies.

Robinson says a tougher grading system is necessary to help
Florida compete on a global level.

He contends the present grading scheme is unacceptable because
it's possible to get an "A" even though three out of four
students cannot read on grade level.

Such a school would get an automatic "F" even if its overall
grade was higher under the proposed rule changes.

Opposition has come from local school officials and parent
groups.

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