Portugal revives 'teleschool' to reach every student in COVID-19 lockdown

It might not be the most modern technological outlet, but televisions are still a fixed feature in almost every household, even in these times, when everything from news to entertainment reaches citizens on smartphones and laptops. But what about low-income families that don't have computers or stable and unlimited internet connections?

During this time of mandatory isolation, millions of children and teenagers are studying from home, and most schools had to adapt quickly to the new reality of online classes, but still, some students can be left out, with their education put at risk.

To tackle this situation, the Portuguese government opted for the revival and adaptation of an old program that can reach every student at home, the "teleschool." This means that besides online classes, students will also have classes transmitted on public television. The project is going on screen on April 20.

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