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Who should pay for higher education in Japan? The public, parents or students themselves?
The powers that be have enacted legislation that will expand support for higher education, including grants and scholarships for college and trade school students from low-income households. Education experts are suggesting it's time once again to consider who should shoulder the costs. The law coming ...
Tech billionaire stuns Morehouse grads with pledge to pay off their $40 million student-loan debt
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans — estimated at $40 million. Robert F. Smith, this year's commencement speaker, made the announcement while addressing nearly ...
Race to Motegi for outdoor fun and games
Racecars, zip lines and the great outdoors — a visit to Twin Ring Motegi tracks in Tochigi Prefecture will keep the kids racing around in excitement.
China changes university entrance exam rules to favor mixed families in troubled Xinjiang
China's fractious far-west region of Xinjiang has changed its university entrance exam rules to give children from mixed families a leg up on other students, in what experts say are the latest efforts to erase a mostly Muslim ethnic culture. Following a flare-up in violence ...
Nationwide student strike begins in Brazil over education budget cuts
Students and teachers from hundreds of universities and colleges across Brazil began a nationwide demonstration on Wednesday in "defense of education" following a raft of budget cuts announced by President Jair Bolsonaro's government. Classes were suspended in numerous establishments as demonstrations took place in 17 ...
Foreign day care worker reported for physical abuse against children in Kitakyushu
A foreign worker at an unlicensed day care facility in Kitakyushu has been reported for physical abuse against children while on duty, and the allegations were confirmed Tuesday by municipal officials. The incident came to light when video footage showing the man slapping a 2-year-old ...
Hiroshima parents decide school dress codes, but many don't realize it
A 45-year-old Hiroshima woman recently sent a text message to the Chugoku Shimbun newsroom that read: "A dress code at the elementary school my son goes to specifies that boys must wear shorts. Some students in higher grades feel embarrassed about exposing their legs. ...
'Outdated' general curriculum taught at high schools set to be revamped
The curriculum for general courses taught in high schools, untouched since the current system was established after World War II, will be reformed as part of a plan revamp secondary education.
Japan enacts legislation making preschool education free in effort to boost low fertility rate
The ¥776 billion program makes preschool free for all kids between 3 and 5, and day care free for those 2 and below in low-income households.
Filipino student trio chart map to happy life in Japan
In navigating their way through Japan's often complex and confusing society, a group of Filipino international students formulated a road map for those who might choose to follow their path and want to spread the word. Through their activities at school and elsewhere, in connection ...
Hundreds of students and professors protested against public education funding cuts outside a military high school in Brazil on Monday where far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was attending a ceremony. Bolsonaro's ultraconservative government sparked outrage last week when it revealed at least 30 percent cuts to ...
Education ministry draws up reference guide on gambling addiction for Japan's schoolteachers
The documents are intended to improve teachers’ understanding of various addictions by detailing the factors that cause them.
