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EDUCATION

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023
Swedish chemist assumes presidency of prestigious Okinawa science institute
She has said will work closely with other academic institutions, industry and local partners to nurture the next generation of global leaders in science and business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 26, 2023
As competition heats up, Tokyo's international schools spruce up facilities
With families looking for an international learning experience having more options, renovating facilities is top of the to-do list for several institutions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023
Japanese firms offer programming classes for children
Programming education became compulsory in 2020 but many teachers need help making support from local businesses valuable.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2023
G7 education ministers confirm need to curb risks from generative AI
Japan said that during the talks it presented arguments highlighting the benefits of using generative AI, but also raised concerns about the technology's negative effects.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 9, 2023
GPTZero app seeks to thwart AI plagiarism in schools and online media
An entrepreneur is pursuing technology to make it easier to distinguish between text written by people and that composed by a machine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2023
American School in Japan unveils master plan for renewed campus
Renderings of ASIJ’s possible new look depict a winding, river-shaped building that allows its elementary, middle and high schools to flow into and interact with one another.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023
77% of junior high school teachers exceeded overtime cap in fiscal 2022
In a sign of improvement, however, the data showed that fewer teachers are working 60 hours or more a week, which would put them at greater risk of death by overwork.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2023
Jobless young Chinese seek solace in temples and tale of failed scholar
Despondent young worshippers crowd temples in China on weekends, as they pray to find jobs in an economy slowly clawing its way back from the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2023
Chinese members of Japan exchange program keen to build ties after COVID-19
A total of 22 have been sent to Japan in 2023, the first year a full dispatch of Chinese participants has been possible in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program since 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2023
About 6% of children of foreign nationals may not be attending school in Japan
The ministry believes that foreign children not in school decreased as education boards stepped-up efforts to create lists of names of foreign children and their school enrollment statuses.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Hong Kong student arrested over comments made on social media while in Japan
The student, who allegedly violated the Hong Kong national security law, is believed to be the first person apprehended under the law for actions committed in Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 19, 2023
In India, poor-quality degrees create an unemployable generation
Thousands of small private colleges don’t have regular classes, employ teachers with little training, use outdated curriculums and offer no practical experience or job placements.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023
Junior high pupils take first online English speaking test in nationwide assessment
In the new online speaking test, some 54,000 third graders at roughly 500 junior high schools used their own personal computers to take the test.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023
Former BOJ chief Kuroda joins Japan’s GRIPS policy school as fellow
Kuroda, who ended his decadelong term helming the central bank last week, has taken up a senior fellow position at the Tokyo-based graduate school.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2023
School closures continue as Japan’s population declines
As Japan's birthrate drops quicker than expected, more schools in rural areas are closing their doors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 8, 2023
Japan plans to lead talks on AI risks at G7 digital meeting
The push comes as the AI revolution, including chatbots like ChatGPT, has brought with it a range of concerns.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2023
How one viral video equaled a canceled final exam
Should all colleges be embracing social media as a given for training in modern careers?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2023
Lightweight school backpacks in spotlight in Japan
Many of the lightweight options, which resemble Japan's traditional randoseru leather school backpacks and offer similar features, are priced at more affordable levels.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 4, 2023
Japan to raise income cap for higher education financial aid
The move, slated to begin in fiscal 2024, is aimed at expanding support for middle-income households with multiple children.
Japan Times
JAPAN / PERSPECTIVES
Apr 3, 2023
Global competitiveness of Japan’s universities under scrutiny
The government is promising higher education institutions more capital to boost scientific research, but will this improve their international reputation?

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