Describes some national and international perspectives on performance indicators and analyzes some government publications on the topic. Discusses two attempts to use performance indicators in Great Britain's TVEI extension programs and describes a method for linking performance indicators to school development. Includes 18 references. (MLH)

Describes an innovation in an outer-London comprehensive school and raises questions concerning its implementation. Describes the school and its context and outlines the innovation, Assertive Discipline. Presents classroom observations showing uneven interpretations by teachers and no positive effects on pupil behavior. Discusses seven potential…