The Coalition for Educational Development (CED), Sri Lanka conducted an Awareness Raising
Programme for the journalists on the National Education Reforms that has been proposed by the
Ministry of education. 25 journalist who mainstream electronic and print media participated to this
session.
Professor Arjuna Parakrama presented his opinion on the proposed reforms and open the floor for a
interactive discussion. Dr. Jayantha Balasooriya discussed the standard procedures that needs to be
follow in preparing effective education reforms. Mr. Jayasiri – media consultant, Jayasekara emphasized
the important of constructive criticism and independent reporting in this process. This programme was
held on July 30, 2025, at Hotel Janaki, Colombo. CED expect that this intervention will lead to a promote
comprehensive dialoge in the education reform process.
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