In exchange for this flexibility, these states have agreed to raise standards, improve accountability, and undertake essential reforms to improve teacher effectiveness. (obamawhitehouse.archives.gov)
No retreat from essential reforms of our public services,» Mr Brown said. (politics.co.uk)
With this budget, New York will face fiscal realities and make essential reforms in order to better manage our government and save money for taxpayers.» (readme.readmedia.com)