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  2. Education in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Education in Sri Lanka has a long history that dates back two millennia. While the Constitution of Sri Lanka does not provide free education as a fundamental right, the constitution mentions that 'the complete eradication of illiteracy and the assurance to all persons of the right to universal and equal access to education at all levels" in its section on directive principles of state policy ...

  3. C. W. W. Kannangara - Wikipedia

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    C.W.W. Kannangara, known as the father of free education in Sri Lanka, played a pivotal role in transforming the country's education system. Born in 1894 in a small village in Ambalangoda , he faced numerous challenges in his early life, which fueled his determination to ensure that others would not suffer the same educational disadvantages.

  4. Policy of standardisation - Wikipedia

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    This was not the end; in 1972 the "district quota system" was introduced, again to the detriment of the Sri Lankan Tamil people. The Sinhalese historian C.R. de Silva wrote: [3] "By 1977 the issue of university admissions had become a focal point of the conflict between the government and Tamil leaders.

  5. My daughter repeated kindergarten because she couldn't read ...

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    Susie Coughlin was concerned when her daughter struggled with reading skills at her public school.. The mom of two was disappointed her district didn't teach phonics as part of its literacy program.

  6. Higher education in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The origins of the modern university system in Sri Lanka dates back to 1921 when a University college, the Ceylon University College was established at the former premises of Royal College Colombo, and was affiliated with the University of London. The college provided courses of study in art and humanities, science and medicine prepared ...

  7. Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya - Wikipedia

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    The school library was set up in 1982 with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Library Services Board. In 1996, a program titled "Library Week" was inaugurated during the "Reading Month". Library facilities are provided to all the pupils of the school and there are two libraries separately; one for Primary Grades and other for seniors.

  8. Pirivena - Wikipedia

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    A pirivena (plural: piriven) is a monastic college for the education of monks in Sri Lanka. In ancient time, they were also centers of secondary and higher education for lay people. As of 2018, 753 piriven have been founded and maintained by the Ministry of Education. [1] Young monks undergo training at these piriven prior to their ordination.

  9. GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Students in Grade 13 had the second-highest depression and anxiety scores, with examination-related issues being the most commonly cited problem. Of the 445 students assessed, 22.9% of Grade 12 students and 28.6% of Grade 13 students reportedly had severe depression , while 28.6% of Grade 12 students and 32.1% of Grade 13 students experienced ...