The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into an inappropriate web reference found in a printed Grade 6 English language module, following public concern raised over the issue. The matter came to light after social activist Tilini Shalvin highlighted that a typing error appearing in three places in the newly introduced Grade 6 syllabus had redirected users to an unintended website, instead of the educational application referenced in the lesson. Subsequent checks by authorities confirmed that the incorrect reference directed users to a website catering to a gay audience, prompting concerns over the suitability of the content for school…
Gay website reference in Grade 6 module: CID inquiry launched
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