Financial Literacy in Sri Lanka Schools: The Subject We Needed Earlier
Many Sri Lankans first learn how to manage money only after leaving school and being forced to do it alone. From 2027, Grade 6 students are expected to begin learning Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. As someone who entered university without a real understanding of personal finance, I see this as one of the most useful parts of the education reform – provided we teach children how to use the knowledge, not simply how to write it on an examination paper.
School Hours Extension Proposal Sparks Controversy: Teachers Threaten Strike Action
The Sri Lankan government’s proposal to extend school hours has ignited a heated debate across the education sector, with teachers’ unions threatening strike action and parents expressing concerns about the practical implications of keeping children in school longer. What’s Being Proposed? The government has announced plans to extend the school day for primary students, with […]