教育｜公立高校支援の新方針について / Education | New Policy for Supporting Public High Schools

Summary

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has announced plans to conduct demonstration projects in all prefectures to strengthen learning support for public high schools.

This initiative is a response to concerns about the declining popularity of public high schools and the widening disparities that may arise due to the effective tuition-free policy for private high schools starting in the 2026 academic year. Specifically, efforts will be made to support public high school students’ further education and employment through after-school and summer learning assistance programs.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, why is support for public high schools needed?
Log: Because if private high schools become tuition-free, there’s a possibility that public high schools will lose popularity. It’s not good for educational inequality to widen.
Chako: I see! So, how are we going to help?
Log: Specifically, they’re planning to start demonstration projects across all prefectures that provide learning support after school and during summer break.
Navi: This is aimed at supporting students’ progression to higher education and employment. We can expect improvements in the educational environment.
Chako: Got it! It’s important that everyone has equal opportunities to learn!

Admin’s Note

I felt that the recent policy to strengthen learning support in public high schools reflects concerns about the free tuition for private high schools. It is crucial to provide concrete support through demonstration projects to eliminate educational disparities. It’s encouraging to see young people like Chako taking an interest in this issue. I look forward to future developments and hope for an environment where even more students can learn equally.