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Globally, he said, the traditional schooling system and supplementary classes are intertwined.
Exchange program in education and research, would provide an opportunity for Sri Lankan students
English-medium teachers to get same salaries as state sector teachers even though they have higher private sector demand
Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will offer paid medical degree programme to students who qualify through Z score
"In three or four years, it will surpass 2,100. We do not have vacancies for 2,000 internships," he said.
Similar to those of other professions and international best practices to enhance professionalism of country's teachers
Sri Lanka has been aiming to digitalize economy to curb corruption
Ed tech is the use of technology in education to facilitate the teaching and learning processes.
State Printing Corporation has arranged for books to be provided at a 30 percent discount to students
One of several US universities will be selected for the project as a partner university.
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
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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
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.
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