ECONOMYNEXT – Northern and Eastern provinces saw the highest attendance of students, teachers, and principals when schools were reopened for the first time in six months, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told parliament on Friday (22). 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.

Source: The Nation October 24, 2021 07:07 UTC