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Annual Achievement Report Meeting Announcement

We are excited to announce the upcoming Annual Achievement Report Meeting, where we will share the findings from our ongoing research project that aims to support the growth and development of children engaged in alternative educational settings such as freeschools. Initiated in the fiscal year 2024, this project, titled "Research on Diverse Learning Opportunities for Children Outside of School," seeks to understand and enhance the unique strengths and characteristics of each child.

The research is spearheaded by a collaborative lab comprising various prestigious universities and works closely with freeschools to delve into effective support methods that ignite children's interests and passions. We invite you to participate in this informative session.

Event Details

Date: March 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Hall, 1st Floor, Tomin Hall
Address: 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Content Overview

The meeting will include several significant segments:
1. Reports from Labs:
- Universities involved include Keio University, Teikyo University, Tokyo Kasei University, Nihon Sports University, and Meiji Gakuin University. Detailed information will be provided separately.
2. Comments from Partner Freeschools:
- We will hear reflections and feedback from participating freeschool representatives who contributed to our research.
3. Expert Evaluations:
- Commentary will be provided by Masaya Iwanaga, President of The Open University of Japan, and Hiroyuki Nishino, Chairman of the NPO Freespace Tamariwa.
4. Research Outcomes Summary:
- A summary of the research outcomes for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 will be provided by Adecco Corporation, our project promoter.

Following the presentations, we will host a networking session where attendees and speakers can engage in discussions and share insights.

Registration Information

To participate, please register using the links below:

• - In-Person Attendance: Registration Form
• - Online Participation: Registration Form

Registration Deadline: March 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Venue Capacity: Limited to 130 participants on a first-come, first-served basis; online participation is also available.
Participation Fee: Free

After the meeting, we will provide an archive video on our official website.

Additional Information

The administration of this achievement report meeting is entrusted to Adecco Corporation.

About the Research

The focus of this research is to empower the staff of alternative education facilities, such as freeschools, by enabling them to apply research findings in their support of children. Labs formed by various universities address different themes of learning, facilitating methods that captivate the interests of each child enrolled in these programs.

Visit our official website for more details and updates: Children's Learning in Tokyo

This initiative is part of the "Tokyo 2050 Strategy" aimed at promoting child-centered policies.

Tokyo 2050 Strategy

• - Strategy 1: Children – "Advancing policies that consider children's perspectives."