News updates, features and analysis related to the field of education in Japan and the world
Cartoons | ZERO GRAVITY Sep 16, 2023
by Roger Dahl
National | Regional Voices: Tohoku Jul 24, 2023
Women’s universities in Tohoku seeking to survive with distinctive education
Women's colleges had long been regarded as schools with a focus on home economics and liberal arts, but some are now reorganizing their programs in a bid to attract students.
National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Jul 24, 2023
More children who need daily medical care attend regular schools since 2021 law
Since 2021, more children who require daily medical care have been able to attend regular schools, broadening their horizons and raising awareness of diversity in classroom.
National Jul 23, 2023
Benesse to launch AI service to help kids with research projects
Available to students and parents from July 25 through Sept. 11, the free service is customized to meet government guidelines on limited tech use in schools.
Asia Pacific Jul 22, 2023
China’s $100 billion tutoring ban backfires, spawning black market
Interviews with several parents found that spending on after-school tutoring actually rose for many households, especially since the start of summer holidays.
National Jul 21, 2023
Japan to give ¥300 billion to universities expanding science education
by Yukana Inoue
As the country's R&D status continues to drop, the ministry’s new program aims to fund schools pivoting toward STEM subjects.
World Jul 15, 2023
Biden forgives $39 billion in U.S. student debt using program tweak
The Biden administration will cancel student debt for more than 804,000 borrowers, describing the relief as the result of a "fix" to income-driven repayment plans.
National Jul 6, 2023
Low incomes most likely to curb children's extracurricular activities, survey finds
by Karin Kaneko
The survey covered 2,097 parents of elementary school students from grades 1 to 6 over a period of two days in October 2022.
Asia Pacific Jul 6, 2023
International school worth close to $1 billion turns CEO into multimillionaire
by Yoojung Lee and Anuchit Nguyen
Demand from Chinese students to attend SISB has soared, with the number enrolled more than doubling in March compared with a year earlier.
Commentary / World Jul 5, 2023
Academic fudging raises questions about ‘nudging’
by Brad Glosserman
"Nudges," virtually invisible prompts that seek to change human behavior, aren’t going to solve big problems in society but they can help fix unknowingly bad behaviors.
National | EXPLAINER Jul 4, 2023
How to tell if an international school in Japan is reputable
by Anika Osaki Exum
The recent closure of an international preschool in Tokyo has put the spotlight on whether international schools deliver what they promise.