Teachers in low - performing schools faced substantial pressure to raise test scores, and all teachers faced the challenge of improving the achievement of their lowest - performing students. (educationnext.org)
There is already substantial pressure in the marketplace, with businesses cutting back their legal spend and clients demanding flat fees and more predictable pricing across the board. (lexicata.com)
But, in addition to the tough times stripping people of their jobs, you're now seeing Wall Street's woes put substantial pressure on people's savings (what little they may have). (marketfolly.com)