The legislation has been criticized by educators because it prioritized these two subjects at the expense of other important goals. (educationworld.com)
In fact, it can free up funds for retirement savings and other important goals in ways that can make you look smart down the road. (fortune.com)
First, because high - stakes tests measure math and reading, educators have incentives to shift time and resources from other important goals toward these subjects. (hepg.org)