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Digital Hollywood and Benesse Collaborate on Innovative Curriculum for High Schools

Digital Hollywood, a leading educational institution for IT and digital content, has announced its collaboration with the Benesse Group to develop a new curriculum called "Exploration x Information." This curriculum is designed to start in April 2026, following Digital Hollywood's acquisition by Benesse in February 2025. This partnership aims to combine educational insights from both organizations to effectively support teachers and students in high schools across Japan.

Background of the New Curriculum

In a time where AI and digital technologies are becoming fundamental to society, it is crucial for high school education to integrate "exploration" with information technology effectively. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) has also emphasized that future education must focus on cultivating students' creative thinking and problem-solving skills. The new curriculum will align with MEXT's initiatives for courses like "Information I & II" and "Comprehensive Exploration Time," promoting critical skills necessary for the upcoming generations.

The project will engage numerous municipalities and high schools, creating collaborative platforms that allow students to explore and learn in a digitally immersive environment. By 2026, the curriculum is set to be widely implemented across high schools nationwide, addressing previous gaps in curricula and teacher training in information technology.

Launching an Online Research Symposium

To introduce this groundbreaking curriculum, an online research symposium will be held on November 27, 2025. The event, targeted at high school educators and educational committee officials, will feature a talk by Kenzo Yoneda of Waseda Osaka High School, focusing on the theme "New Learning in High School Education through Exploration x Information—Lessons from DX High School." In this session, participants will receive insights into the current landscape and future potential of exploration and information education in high schools. Additionally, the details of the curriculum structure and practical classroom models will be unveiled.

Understanding the DX High School Initiative

The high school DX acceleration project aims to fundamentally enhance human resource development in growth sectors such as digital technology through a strong focus on curriculums in subjects like information and mathematics. The initiative will also support schools that strengthen interdisciplinary and exploratory learning through the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology), ensuring that students are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy. As of 2025, 1,191 high schools across Japan have been chosen to participate in this initiative, highlighting the growing emphasis on digital education.

Conclusion

Digital Hollywood's collaboration with Benesse marks a significant step toward redefining high school education in Japan. As the need for educators to integrate innovative learning methodologies becomes more pressing, this curriculum is expected to offer comprehensive support for teachers and students alike, fostering not only academic growth but also essential skills for the future. Stakeholders in education are encouraged to join the upcoming symposium to learn and contribute to this transformative approach to high school education.

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