New standards for principals

New professional standards for school principals will be set within two months, Education Minister Anne Tolley says.

"It's time to act on the evidence of what makes a good leader and how a good leader makes a difference for students' learning," Ms Tolley told the Auckland Secondary Principals' Association yesterday.

Principals will have to set a "vision" for schools, promote New Zealand's bicultural heritage and ensure safety and focus on academic, social and cultural achievements, the Dominion Post reported.

The standards were last set in 1998.

- NZPA