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Education Ministry explains reason behind 30-minute extension of school hours

A media briefing was held yesterday (6) at the Ministry of Education, chaired by Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwawa, to inform the public on the progress of the new education reform process scheduled to be implemented from next year, including the extension of school hours by 30 minutes. Speaking at the event, the Secretary said that the new education transformation marks the beginning of a long-term change in the country’s education system and will take effect from 2026. He said the National Institute of Education (NIE) has completed nearly 99% of training for trainers under the reform plan, and training…

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