Kannangara Educational Reforms

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Kannangara Educational Reforms

Kannangara Educational Reforms C. W. W. Kannangara, recognized as the pioneer of free education in Sri Lanka, played a crucial role in revolutionizing the country's education system. Born in 1884 in a small village in Ambalangoda, he encountered various obstacles in his early life, which strengthened his resolve to prevent others from facing the same educational challenges. A distinguished student himself, Kannangara excelled in his studies and later became a devoted educator and politician, dedicated to the advancement of education. In 1944, Kannangara introduced the Free Education Bill, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing accessible education to all children, irrespective of their socio-economic status. This bill marked a significant departure from the existing system, which predominantly favored the affluent and urban communities. His forward-thinking reforms included the establishment of central schools, offering quality education to rural areas, and granting scholar...

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Video Resources READING PRACTICE | Dr. C.W.W. KANNANGARA | Father of Free Education, Dr.CWW Kannangara's documentary developed by National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka C. W. W. කන්නන්ගර මහතා|සී .ඩබ්.ඩබ් කන්නන්ගර මහතා|cww kannangara mahatha Paradise Reclaimed: C.W.W. Kannangara

Achievements of Dr. Kannangara

Achievements of Dr. Kannangara Dr. Kannangara's contributions to education and the independence movement in Ceylon were significant, including the establishment of Free Education, the University of Ceylon, and Central Colleges, as well as the advancement of Pirivena Education for young Buddhist monks. Despite these achievements, he faced defeat in his immediate post-election, although he later won subsequent elections and continued to play an active role in politics until 1956.

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