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Foreign languages in school curriculum to make it easier for school leavers to get jobs
"Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets."
Thousands of teachers have left the country after the unprecedented economic crisis
"He expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s trajectory in embracing evolving technologies," the statement said.
"Education authorities have been encouraged to "obtain the support of the public and private sectors to utilise AI."
Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) have sign agreement
If the bill is passed, said Wijeratne, students will lose their rights and free education itself will be in peril.
Meanwhile Sri Lankans can return to the island without obtaining prior approval from the foreign ministry.
“It was decided to formulate a plan to reopen the schools step by step,” the minister said.
All students regardless of income severely affected. Inequity is widespread
The cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal by Education Minister Prof G L Peiris to sign the MoUs
"Students' health is priority at the moment," Peiris told reporters today.
School students in Sri Lanka generally sit for GCE O/Ls and A/Ls at the ages 16 and 19 respectively.
Sri Lanka to close down all schools, preschools and piriven (monastic schools) in the island till April 30
A Parliamentary Committee is calling for urgent action to reform the Arts stream in the country’s universities as more...
All schools in the western province will reopen for all grades next Monday (29), Education Minister Prof G L Peiris said...
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