Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing economic crisis have resulted in over two years of learning loss in Sri Lanka, with its effects being more on vulnerable children, due to the gaps in inclusiveness in education.

Access to inclusive and equitable quality education is a fundamental human right. It is crucial for achieving developmental goals like ending poverty and helping people move up in society.

The United Nations marks this year's International Day of Education under the theme 'learning for lasting peace' highlighting the important role played by inclusive and equitable education in the sustenance of peace

and development.

However, the path to achieving equitable access to quality education by 2030 seems challe...