Japan Might Be What Equality in Education Looks Like
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THE ATLANTIC
The country’s government makes sure areas with low income levels and property values get good teachers too.
KAWAMATA, Japan—In many countries, the United States included, students’ economic backgrounds often determine the quality of the education they receive. Richer students tend ...
The country’s government makes sure areas with low income levels and property values get good teachers too.
KAWAMATA, Japan—In many countries, the United States included, students’ economic backgrounds often determine the quality of the education they receive. Richer students tend ...
- October 30, 2018
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Mindful Care: Changing The Perception of Mental Health in Japan
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Japan has long been known as a place where discussion of mental health is taboo. But this is beginning to change. The number of mental health professionals—including clinical psychologists—is growing, care is expanding to a wider range of issues, and environments for treatme...
TOKYO - Japan has long been known as a place where discussion of mental health is taboo. But this is beginning to change. The number of mental health professionals—including clinical psychologists—is growing, care is expanding to a wider range of issues, and environments for treatme...
- September 6, 2018
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Tokyo Medical University Apologises for Changing Female Exam Scores
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BBC
One of Japan's most prestigious medical universities has apologised for tampering with entrance exam scores to limit its intake of female students.
An internal investigation found that Tokyo Medical University (TMU) had been manipulating the scores of female applicants from as early as 2006...
One of Japan's most prestigious medical universities has apologised for tampering with entrance exam scores to limit its intake of female students.
An internal investigation found that Tokyo Medical University (TMU) had been manipulating the scores of female applicants from as early as 2006...
- August 15, 2018
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Japan Schools Abroad Face Teacher Shortage
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THE JAPAN NEWS
The number of teachers at Japanese schools for Japanese children overseas (see below) is lacking, forcing these schools to hire local Japanese residents without official teaching certificates as teachers.
The main reason for this is continued stagnation in the number of teachers ...
The number of teachers at Japanese schools for Japanese children overseas (see below) is lacking, forcing these schools to hire local Japanese residents without official teaching certificates as teachers.
The main reason for this is continued stagnation in the number of teachers ...
- July 28, 2018
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Specialist Develops New Respiratory Exercise That Gives Mind a Breather
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THE JAPAN NEWS
A breathing exercise developed by respiratory specialist Ikuo Homma, who has long studied the close relationship between breathing and emotion, has attracted attention as a simple but effective way to build a healthy body and mind and ultimately improve the quality of people’s li...
A breathing exercise developed by respiratory specialist Ikuo Homma, who has long studied the close relationship between breathing and emotion, has attracted attention as a simple but effective way to build a healthy body and mind and ultimately improve the quality of people’s li...
- May 7, 2018
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112 Educational Firms Face Fiscal Peril
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THE JAPAN NEWS
A significant number of educational corporations are in financial trouble, and more than 20 of them could fold by the end of fiscal 2019 if their situation does not improve, a survey has found.
According to the findings of the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Scho...
A significant number of educational corporations are in financial trouble, and more than 20 of them could fold by the end of fiscal 2019 if their situation does not improve, a survey has found.
According to the findings of the Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Scho...
- January 3, 2018
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Ex-math Teacher Develops Braille-drawing Software
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THE JAPAN NEWS
TOKUSHIMA — A former mathematics teacher has developed a computer software program for braille drawing, in which braille bumps are embedded into paper to form pictures, enabling the visually impaired to effectively “see” the images.
For his contributions to the advancement of vis...
TOKUSHIMA — A former mathematics teacher has developed a computer software program for braille drawing, in which braille bumps are embedded into paper to form pictures, enabling the visually impaired to effectively “see” the images.
For his contributions to the advancement of vis...
- December 4, 2017
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Japanese Researchers Create Chickens That Lay Eggs Containing Valuable Medicine
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ROCKET NEWS
Forget golden eggs, the ones these hens lay are worth more than their weight in gold.
With advances in medical treatments, specialized substances are needed to combat complex illnesses like hepatitis, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Unfortunately, producing these substances can be a...
Forget golden eggs, the ones these hens lay are worth more than their weight in gold.
With advances in medical treatments, specialized substances are needed to combat complex illnesses like hepatitis, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Unfortunately, producing these substances can be a...
- October 10, 2017
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Pokémon GO Now Doctor-approved Thanks to Tokyo University Study
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Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.
While the health benefits of extra exercise spent frantically searching for Pokémon in the augmented-reality mobile game Pokemon GO have already been confirmed, a new report in the ...
Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.
While the health benefits of extra exercise spent frantically searching for Pokémon in the augmented-reality mobile game Pokemon GO have already been confirmed, a new report in the ...
- September 13, 2017
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Anime-style English Textbook Character Who Stole Japan’s Heart Now Has Her Own Calendar Series
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ROCKET NEWS
Ellen-sensei is back and ready to keep her fans company all year long.
Last year, the publishers of the English-learning textbook series New Horizon decided to give the books an update, complete with anime-style illustrations to help add some visual appeal and hold the interest of y...
Ellen-sensei is back and ready to keep her fans company all year long.
Last year, the publishers of the English-learning textbook series New Horizon decided to give the books an update, complete with anime-style illustrations to help add some visual appeal and hold the interest of y...
- September 4, 2017
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