Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position until the conclusion of the inquiry into the controversial Grade 6 English language module.
The Ministry of Education recently announced that the distribution of a newly printed Grade 6 English module has been suspended with immediate effect, after it was confirmed that the material contained a reference to an inappropriate website.
According to the Ministry, an investigation was launched following a complaint alleging that the name of an unsuitable website had been included in the module. Preliminary checks verified the issue, prompting authorities to halt distribution to prevent the material from reaching students.
The textbook in question was prepared by the National Institute of Education and has already been printed. The Ministry stated that further steps will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry, and necessary corrective measures will be implemented to ensure the safety and appropriateness of educational materials provided to students.
