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SEC aims to inspire new generation of forward-thinking professionals, fostering academic excellence and driving innovati
Weakening of Hizbollah and lack of support from Iran and Russia
"Vocational education should be a respected choice, while contributing directly to the economy."
This year, the US welcomed an all-time high of 1.12 million international students from more than 210 countries
General public will be given an opportunity to submit their views and suggestions later
Financial literacy and entrepreneurship will be introduced as a compulsory subject carrying one credit from Grades 6-9
Formal training will be given to selected 700 teachers at a cost of 51 million rupees
High dropout rates could be tackled by allowing employed, mature students attend courses online
Sri Lanka's free education is under increasing threat after unprecedented economic crisis
21 complaints of ragging in state universities since the establishment of a special hotline two months ago
The Ministry of Education proposes to reduce the number of school grades from 13 to 12
Sri Lanka has been producing more Art graduates than technology-led grads
Cabinet approved proposal to enter into an agreement with Nepal to facilitate exchange programs.
Will prioritise regional schools with a focus on poorer and remote ones.
We aim to adopt successful education systems from around the world,” he said.
Symposium hopes to encourage effective and quality research that contributes to national development
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Plans for new technology university in Kandy, and converting private higher education institutions into universities
Would allow students to better express themselves, understand scientific concepts, cut across class divisions
"The ultimate goal is to provide quality education to both students and educators,” he said.
All schools will be digitized from Grade 1 onwards starting from the reopening of schools next year.
India reemphasizes it commitment to IOTs in Sri Lanka.
The discussion also resulted in the decision to convene several online sessions to engage with other relevant parties.
Huawei announced its support to help Sri Lanka implement program to nurture software and hardware engineers
“Children are taught everything there is to learn at just three, four years of age. This is wrong."
Sri Lanka has seen stiff resistance for private medical degree for local students
The aim is to make the entire teaching community of Sri Lanka graduates
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