From Classrooms To Screens Children Battle The Digital Divide
The New Indian Express Chennai|June 02, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought along with it a phase of education. Now, learning has shifted from classrooms to screens. With class X board exams knocking at the door, the students from remote hamlets are facing a grim time due to lack of access to network connection, power supply and continuous juggle between work and studies.
Chandhii R 
From Classrooms To Screens Children Battle The Digital Divide

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