The phrase "stake decisions" refers to important choices or actions that have significant consequences or potential risks for an individual or a group. Full definition
Most districts and states have only just begun to use student growth measures to inform high - stakes decisions about teachers. (carnegieknowledgenetwork.org)
On a much larger scale, goals are at work influencing choices and high stake decisions such as investments in new technology or services. (tonyzambito.com)
Even for those who teach the grades and subjects with state tests, some debate remains on how much growth should be weighted for high - stakes decisions on teacher ratings. (apluscolorado.org)