Massive _____________ seemed to be the MOST likely cost-cutting intervention for most of the nation's largest states in 2010 because they faced huge budget deficits as a result severe economic recession and mortgage crisis of 2008.
A)teacher layoffs
B)decreases in technological upgrades
C)enrollments
D)increases in teacher in-service training
E)none of the above

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Teacher layoffs would be the most likely cost-cutting intervention as they account for a significant portion of any state's budget. It would result in immediate savings and could help alleviate the budget deficits faced by states in 2010. Other options mentioned in the choices would not result in such significant savings.

Massive _____________ Seemed to Be the MOST Likely Cost-Cutting Intervention