«The negative consequences of the current overwhelming focus on preparation for standardized tests include narrowed curricula, developmentally inappropriate instructional practices, decreases in student engagement, stagnant achievement gaps and rising minority dropout rates,» said subcommittee member and Winchester second grade teacher David Krane. (fairtest.org)
The government's overwhelming focus on reducing the deficit, when ministers should be concentrating on restoring growth and halting rising unemployment, is a huge mistake.» (politics.co.uk)
Bakish said on Thursday Viacom is open to mergers and acquisitions, but the «overwhelming focus is on organic execution.» (fortune.com)