Sentences with phrase «when numerical goals»

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These systems outline firm, test - based numerical targets and emphasize clear punishments when the goals aren't met, such as school closings, conversion to charter schools or private management.

One is devised by Wall Street financiers and politicians who believe in rigidly defined numerical goals and return on investment; they blame lazy teachers and self - interested unions when test scores are low.