Because the scores were based not just on performance but on progress and because similar schools were judged against one another, there were plenty of surprises.
Later this year, when the 2014 Index is published, more than 120 countries representing more than 90percentt of people on the planet and nearly all of the world's economic activity will be able to compare performance on social progress.
Dressed with rakish flair, they ape the performance in progress; one leans, with ostentatious nonchalance, on a long sword.
The bonuses, part of a pilot program, were granted to 89 of 160 eligible high-poverty elementary and middle schools citywide, based on a predetermined target that considered student performance and progress on state tests, as well as parent and teacher surveys and attendance, as compared with similar schools.
"Each decertification of Bolivia's drug control performance, despite progress on peaceful coca control and continued earnest interdiction efforts, solidly documented by UNODC, further erodes US credibility with the international community," Ledebur added.
Providing regular feedback on performance and progress through formal or informal learning events was felt to be desirable by fewer interviewees (and not always achievable, due to organisational constraints).
"States would measure school performance on the basis of progress in getting all students, including groups of students who are members of minority groups, low-income, English learners, and students with disabilities, on track to college- and career-readiness, as well as closing achievement gaps and improving graduation rates for high schools," the secretary said.
A Rolls spokesperson said: "We are in contact with government as a matter of routine and regularly keep them updated on our performance and progress".
During the second Work Review session conducted in the middle of the year, targets are reviewed, results updated and feedback provided to the teacher on work performance and progress.
Findings The current environment for the MICS and other global monitoring tools is evolving rapidly, with new global partnerships increasing demand for data on program performance and progress toward global goals.
