Always Has Been: Chapter 1: One Laptop per Child Initiative

The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative, launched in 2006, aimed to revolutionize education in developing countries by providing low-cost, energy-efficient XO laptops to children. Developed by the MIT Media Lab, these durable devices were designed to withstand challenging conditions and offer broad access to digital educational resources. Despite obstacles in distribution and adoption, OLPC underscored the transformative potential of technology in bridging educational disparities and promoting 'learning by doing' for children worldwide.