The Educational Research Institute of Poland has prepared a guide on educational strategies, compiling a set of approaches evaluated against thousands of studies. Each strategy is assessed based on three criteria: its effectiveness in student progress measured in additional months of learning, the costs involved in implementing it, including financial, organizational, and time expenditures, and the credibility of the evidence supporting it. The institute's aim is to provide grounded recommendations for educational policymakers and practitioners.

One of the strategies examined is the establishment of a direct link between teacher bonuses and the performance of their students. This approach aims to incentivize more effective teaching and enhance student achievement. The proposed system includes variations where teachers could receive a permanent salary increase upon improvement in student results or a one-time bonus for achieving higher test scores within a particular academic year. In some cases, individual teachers may be rewarded, while in others, entire pedagogical teams may benefit from the performance-linked bonuses.

However, this idea has stirred controversy. Critics argue that tying teacher salaries to student results can introduce pressure and potentially lead to unfair practices, as student performance can be influenced by numerous external factors beyond a teacher's control. This ongoing debate highlights a significant issue within the education system in Poland, questioning how best to support teachers while ultimately improving student outcomes and maintaining fairness in the educational environment.