Coimbatore woman teaches poor students: The COVID-19 pandemic and the following lockdowns have created several problems. The educational institutions are one of the worst affected during this time. Students are forced to continue their studies from their homes in online mode. However, things become more complicated for children in remote areas as they often lack the gadgets and the connections required to attend online classes. This is how Sandhya is trying to help.
Battling the disparity, Sandhya, the first graduate of Chinnampathy tribal village in Coimbatore has been conducting offline classes for several children. Sandhya reportedly said that she takes regular classes for all subjects.
According to an ANI Tamil Nadu: Sandhya, first graduate of Chinnampathy tribal village in Coimbatore conducts offline classes for children in a remote area amid lockdown
"I'm taking regular classes for all subjects. Some families can't afford to send children to school," she said (17.06) pic.twitter.com/4xUCKlR4no
— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2021 Sandhya conducts offline classes for children who are located in remote areas. Despite the lockdowns and the other difficulties, she puts education first and contributes to it by teaching these children.
Sandhya has been teaching these children free of cost. "I'm taking regular classes for all subjects. Some families can't afford to send children to school," she said.
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While online classes are not the best way to continue our educational journey, it is the only accessible way now. But the digital divide where kids from remote areas and disadvantaged communities continue to suffer is a reality. Due to the lack of internet connections and smartphones, these kids cannot take part in the online mode of learning.
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