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Empowering Every Learner: Highlights from the National Dialogue on Inclusive Education Reform
The Island
|June 17, 2025
The British Council convened a powerful gathering of education leaders, innovators, and policy-makers for its inaugural Sri Lanka Education Symposium 2025 — a first of its kind in its inclusivity and multi-level engagement, and a milestone moment in Sri Lanka’s journey towards a more inclusive, equitable, and future-ready education system.
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Attendees heard from a distinguished line-up of speakers that included Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who serves as Sri Lanka’s Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.
Centred on the theme “Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation and Equity in Education,” the symposium created a platform for strategic dialogue and idea sharing.
Policymakers, educators, development partners, and thought leaders from across Sri Lanka and beyond explored how the system can evolve to deliver on the promise of inclusive and quality education for all. Key themes included inclusive and equitable English education, strengthening bilingual instruction, and scaling digital tools that meet the diverse needs of learners.
This story is from the June 17, 2025 edition of The Island.
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