#access-to-education

#access-to-education

While some learners attend top schools with endless resources, others face barriers such as poor infrastructure, unreliable electricity, no internet access, or the inability to afford even basic educational tools. The pandemic highlighted this divide even further because online learning became popular quickly, but those without devices or connectivity were left behind. At the same time, though, there's hope that eLearning can solve the global learning gap.

Officials acknowledged that charging a $10 application fee could deter fraudsters but sparked concern about accessibility for low-income prospective students, leading to heated discussions.