The Atlanta-area school systems received media attention for low scores on national standardized tests. They questioned the validity of the tests, claimed that the school system is under-resourced compared with that of other states, and focused on how hard teachers are working with so little compensation. This is an example of what crisis response strategy?
A) Diversion strategy
B) Strengthen strategy
C) Diminish strategy
D) Retrench strategy

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The diminish strategy is used here as the Atlanta-area school systems are attempting to lessen the perceived severity of the issue (low scores on national standardized tests) by questioning the validity of the tests, highlighting resource constraints, and emphasizing the hard work of teachers despite low compensation.

The Atlanta-Area School Systems Received Media Attention for Low Scores