Minister Gunawardena said the government was able to open around 98 percent of the targeted schools. “Sixteen percent of students attended schools across the country, while 26 percent of teachers who signed their attendance,” Minister Gunawardena told parliament. In contrast, schools in the Southern and Western provinces saw lower levels of attendance from principals, teachers, and students, the minister said. “We believe everyone will support the reopening of schools without any party or colour difference,” Minister Gunawardena said. Trade unions are not fully onboard the government’s proposed solution to their long-standing grievance of salary anomalies.

Source: The Nation October 24, 2021 13:06 UTC