BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- The "failing" schools list under the newly-passed Alabama Accountability Act has been released. State education officials to released the results around 10 a.m. on Monday.

A total of 78 schools made the failing schools list.

State Superintendent Tommy Bice made it clear that just because a school is listed as failing doesn't mean it's not improving, or that the school has been a consistent underachiever.

Of the 78 failing schools, 48 have at least one year of being satisfactory since 2007. And under the new law's standards, 24 of the schools were not failing last year.

The state superintendent says his authority is limited and he can't just take a school off the list if it shows significant improvement.

From the University of Alabama at Birmingham:

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Children are at increased risk for eye injuries in the summer, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers. Eye injuries are much more common in May and June before reaching a peak in July, then falling off as school begins in the fall, says Gerald McGwin, Jr. Ph.D., a professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Ophthalmology at UAB. 

“Overall, the leading cause of eye injury in children 15 and younger is sports, specifically swimming,” said McGwin.

He notes that pool chemicals, which can cause eye irritation, play a prominent role in these injuries, as does being hit by water toys or flying elbows and feet. 

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Just because today's severe weather is more about straight line winds instead of a tornado, doesn't mean you should take them lightly. They can be just as dangerous because they can quickly turn objects into flying debris as well.

Here are some other tips to keep in mind when dealing with hail and straight line winds:

- Get into a sturdy building.

- Stay away from windows. Don't venture outside to look at the hail until after the storm has passed.

- Protect your head by wearing a helmet and watch for flying debris.

The bad weather is supposed to hit during the evening rush hour so if you get caught on the road, here are some tips to remember:

- Pull over into a parking lot or gas station. Try to stay away from trees or power poles that could fall on your car.