She stressed that the change was made to achieve an identical standard in teaching and education.

Hoffmann appointed 428 headmasters on Wednesday, but 95 schools will begin the school year without a headmaster, Index reports.

The changes affect the role of headmasters, as their task will no longer only be administration or obtaining funds, Hoffmann said, but to make sure that teaching standards in their school are constantly improved.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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