The first “Online Free School Joint Information Session” will be held on March 5th (Tuesday), expanding support to families who do not attend school on remote islands and depopulated areas, which have been overlooked.
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Press release: February 22, 2024
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The first “Online Free School Joint Information Session” will be held on March 5th (Tuesday), expanding support to families who do not attend school on remote islands and depopulated areas, which have been overlooked.
*Sponsor: SOZOW School Elementary and Middle School, Cooperation: Fugaku Shimbun*
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A joint information session for parents will be held online on March 5th (Tuesday) by online free schools that utilize IT tools to provide learning opportunities to children across the country, from urban areas to depopulated areas and remote islands. . (Sponsor: SOZOW Co., Ltd., Cooperation: NPO National Fugaku Shimbunsha)*
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On the day of the event, three schools will be on stage: SOZOW School Elementary and Middle School, Yuki Classroom, and Branch, and there will also be a place for the media to interview parents after the meeting. *
* ■Background of implementation*
With the number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school increasing year by year, the Educational Opportunity Security Act was enacted in 2017 to guarantee learning opportunities for children who do not attend school. As a result, society has recognized the need to enable each individual to choose the learning environment and support that suits them.
However, according to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology*, 38.2% of the approximately 300,000 children who do not attend school will not receive counseling or guidance from an institution inside or outside of school in FY2022. . Although the number of private free schools is increasing, it has been pointed out that the necessary support is lacking.
(*From the FY2020 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology “Survey on issues related to student guidance such as problem behavior and refusal to attend school”)
Under these circumstances, “online” free schools are attracting attention. In recent years, the term “metaverse school attendance” has been coined, and demand is increasing because participation is possible from anywhere in the country and participation methods tailored to the child’s characteristics and situation are unique to online.
In addition to providing a place to stay, there are also places that provide support to help children regain confidence and become socially independent by enriching their own learning curriculum.
This time, three online free school companies will jointly hold an online information session for parents across the country who are looking for a learning place that is suitable for their children. We also accept interviews from members of the press, so please read the details.
■Online Free School Joint Briefing Session Overview
・Date and time: March 5th (Tuesday) 11:00-12:15 (end time may vary) ・Holding method: Zoom (can be viewed from a smartphone, tablet or computer) ・Participation fee: Free
・Schools to attend: SOZOW School Elementary and Middle School, Yuki Classroom, Branch
・Sponsor: SOZOW Co., Ltd.
・Cooperation: NPO National Fugaku Shimbunsha
・Event details/application page:
https://sozow-event240305.peatix.com
■Speaking companies/speakers
* ・SOZOW School Elementary and Middle School (for 4th grade to 3rd year of junior high school) * * https://sozow-school.com/*
* Speaker: Masaru Kosukekawa/Representative Director of SOZOW Co., Ltd. *
An online free school where you can create learning from your interests and acquire the ability to thrive in society, with content that cultivates digital and non-cognitive skills, and a virtual campus where you can learn from various adults such as creators, engineers, and entrepreneurs who are active in society. We have established a support system in which the staff will accompany each child on a one-on-one basis, and there are also plenty of activities and events where children can connect with each other. Approximately 600 students will be enrolled when the school officially opens in November 2023.
* ・Branch (for 1st to 3rd year elementary school students) * * https://branchkids.jp/*
* Speaker: Yuji Nakazato/Representative of WOODY Co., Ltd. (Branch operator) *
A community-based free school where you can make friends outside of school.
* ・Enjoyment classroom (for 1st grade of elementary school to 3rd year of high school) * * https://wowfull.jp/* * Speaker: Hiroaki Tsujita / Representative Director of Waofuru Co., Ltd. (manufacturer of Yuki Classroom) *
“Dream Classroom” is an online tutor-style online classroom that follows children’s interests and warms up their love. Depending on the child’s individual interests, characteristics, mental state, etc., the child will meet a “third adult” who is the best fit for the child from over 50 escort teachers, and through 100 types of classes for 100 people, the child’s sense of self-affirmation will be warmed and the world will be expanded. I’ll go.
In addition, starting in February, based on the know-how we have gained so far, we are developing the online school “Yume College,” which features a small group system with generous individual support, support for exploration that expands the world from what you like, and support for attendance certification.
* -For inquiries regarding this matter-*
https://form.run/@SOZOW-company-contact
SOZOW Co., Ltd.
Representative: Representative Director Masaru Kosukegawa
Address: Room 201, Royal Flats, 5-12-1 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022
Established: June 2019
Company website: https://sozow.com/
Business content: Edutainment business that unleashes children’s curiosity and potential
– Borderless free school “SOZOW School Elementary and Middle School” (https://sozow-school.com/)
– Correspondence high school support school “SOZOW School High School” (https://sozow-highschool.com/)
– Online lessons “SOZOW Park” (https://sozow-park.com)
– Adult mutual learning seminar “SOZOW Forum” (https://sozow.com/forum) – Parent-child participation online festival “SOZOW Fes”
(https://fes.sozow.com/)
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