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Beyond The Blackboard: Is Montessori A Viable Alternative To The Mainstream?

Over half a century ago, in 1944, Italian physician Dr. Maria Montessori arrived in Sri Lanka with her son Mario Montessori to conduct a series of classes on an alternative education system. And although the term ‘montessori’ is used liberally today, it refers to that very specific system of alternate education that Montessori developed for pre-school children in the early 20th Century.

Beyond The Blackboard: The Story Of How A Bus Changed A School

“In 2012, or 2013, I came to this village with my friend to look for a cricket ground. As we were walking, I saw a beautiful school — it looked like a temple ground,” said Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Chandrasena, who lives near the Gurugoda Kanishta Vidyalaya. “It was filled with trees and leaves, and it was beautiful, so I thought, ‘I’ll put my child here’. And so, I built a house near the school.”

Beyond The Blackboard: Why Can’t Your Home Be Your Classroom?

For Yasodhara Pathanjali, 35, and a mother of two, being homeschooled happened entirely by accident.

“I remember being able to read, write, and do math when I was three,” she said. “My parents put me through the application process to school at Mahamaya [Kandy]. But then, the week before I was supposed to start, the school painted their outer walls with Disney characters and that was the end of that.”

Sri Lanka’s Struggle With Climate Financing

Sri Lanka is a constant victim of natural disasters. In order to prevent that the Government of Sri Lanka has come up with measures in disaster management. How much are we spending for these investments and projects?

Islam And The Future Of Tolerance: A Film That Sparks Difficult Debates

When Desh Amila moved to Australia nine years ago, he didn’t expect to co-direct a documentary which would receive critical acclaim. We spoke to Amila about the making of the film, Islam and the Future of Tolerance, which is based on a conversation between American neuroscientist and atheist author Sam Harris, and former Islamist Maajid Nawaz.

Prison Stories: Reshaping Humanity

What happens inside the Welikada Prison, and what do prisoners do there while serving time? Here’s an exclusive bit of insight into how our prison’s rehabilitation system works.

Freestyle Football for the Future

Freestyle football is more an art form than a sport, and it’s gaining popularity in Sri Lanka now.

A Study On Over-Tourism

A joint-study about the capacity of tourists Sri Lanka can sustainably handle, is underway.

Handcrafting Metal-Cast Deities

Meet Trinco’s only metal-casting, stone-carving craftsman whose work furnishes Kovils around the world.

Importing Sniffer Dogs For Narcotic Detection

K9 units are not something new to Sri Lanka. But with the Government looking to tighten the noose on drug-trade, the Cabinet is getting ready to import more sniffer dogs for narcotic detection.

Shelved No More: Status Of Public Libraries In Sri Lanka

It is said that whatever the cost, the price of a library is cheaper than that of an ignorant nation. Can you say the same about Sri Lanka’s libraries? That’s because these librarians believe in their shelves.

How Is Mental Health Addressed In Our Education System?

The causes of mental illness are various, and childhood depression and anxiety are often ignored. The Ministry of Education, together with GIZ, tries to sow change in the education system to make sure every child receives the right psychosocial care when needed.

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