President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to complete the proposed education reforms policy framework within one month.<\/p>\n
The directive was issued during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat on June 10, with representatives of the National Education Commission presenting the draft education policy concept paper.<\/p>\n
Officials noted that the proposed reforms will cover multiple pillars, including early childhood education, general education (primary and secondary), tertiary and higher education, vocational and technical education, digital learning, and non-formal education.<\/p>\n
The National Education Commission also highlighted that previous education policies introduced in 1997, 2016, and 2023 were either partially implemented or not formally adopted as a national framework.<\/p>\n
During the discussion, attention was drawn to the need to carefully review past reforms and incorporate lessons learned into the new policy framework.<\/p>\n
The President emphasized that education reform should not be based solely on institutional programmes, but must be guided by a structured national policy framework that ensures continuity and stability.<\/p>\n
He also noted that neither past nor current education systems can be classified as entirely successful or unsuccessful, stressing the importance of a balanced and evidence-based approach.<\/p>\n
President Dissanayake underlined that education reforms cannot be evaluated in the short term and must be assessed based on long-term social transformation outcomes.<\/p>\n
He further stressed the need to carefully identify both positive and negative aspects of the existing system while shaping reforms suitable for future generations.<\/p>\n
The meeting also discussed the importance of regulating unstructured and private education sectors, as well as the need for stronger oversight mechanisms for private higher education institutions.<\/p>\n
Attention was also given to the reform of university education and the importance of conducting further research on the regulation of private universities.<\/p>\n
The discussion was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Deputy Ministers of Education and Vocational Education, senior officials including the Presidential Secretary, and members of the National Education Commission led by Chairman Professor A. Sarath Amandara.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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