In the misty mountains of Guizhou Province, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Four years ago, Dadai village faced a harsh reality: generations of children left school early to work in fields, trapped in a cycle of poverty. Today, classrooms buzz with energy as China’s nationwide rural education overhaul reshapes futures. 🏫✨
CGTN reporter Huang Yichang, who first documented Dadai’s struggles in 2020, returned to find solar-powered schools, high-speed internet, and a new generation dreaming big. "Before, kids carried hoes—now they carry tablets," Huang observed. 💡📱
The changes mirror a broader push: over 3,000 rural schools upgraded in 2023 alone, with AI-powered learning tools and vocational training programs. Local teen Li Mei, 15, shares: "My parents farmed potatoes. I’m learning coding—maybe I’ll build apps!" 🥔➡️💻
While challenges remain, scholarships and "rural teacher incentives" are keeping talent local. As one educator put it: "Education isn’t just books—it’s the bridge from soil to satellites." 🌉🛰️
