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INDEX

　

1. Featured News

● [Application Deadline: August 31] Innovative Learning Awards 2026
https://innovative-learning.org

● Now Accepting Registrations for the Online Symposium!
https://lot.or.jp/feature/2676/ 　　・
[August 26] Expanding the Possibilities of Special Education with Generative AI 　・
[September 2] “Easy to Read” Doesn’t Mean Just One Thing 　　
—Reflections from the MyType Project: 　　Developmental
Dyslexia and the Learning Environment

　

2 Learning of Tomorrow Channel

● Video of the online symposium now available! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoSVe-pcbahOMCCQJ9Sobw ・Fostering the next generation of IT professionals — Initiatives at SAK University’s Tokyo Innovation Campus

 　

3. Project Activity Report

● Report on the “U-18 AI Championship” Co-hosted by Learning of Tomorrow
● Online Symposium Report Now Available!https://lot.or.jp/feature/2628/ 　・In an era where AI provides the answers, how can we foster the “ability to make one’s own decisions”? 　—NTT × TBS’s “e6 project” takes on the challenge of next-generation edutainment—

4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

　

5 Recommended Related News Stories

　

6 Media Features

　

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■ [Application Deadline: August 31] Innovative Learning Awards 2026

　

　The Innovative Learning Awards emphasize the realization of
learner-centered designs and recognize
the importance of creating spaces of “Learning of Tomorrow” that transcend
the boundaries of traditional schools. The awards aim
to realize a society where people of all ages continue learning throughout their lives and to create new learning environments that will lead the future of education
.
　　We are currently accepting submissions for initiatives in the
following three categories: (1) Cutting-Edge Education, (
2) Educational Innovation, and (
3) Learning Space Design.
https://innovative-learning.org

　

■ Announcement Regarding the Online Symposium　

[August 26 Event: Expanding the Possibilities of Special Education with Generative AI]

　We are pleased to welcome
Mr. Kazuyuki Kuroda, a teacher at Hyogo Prefectural Hikami Special Education School and author
of *A Guide to Generative AI for Special Education Teachers*, who will share practical case studies and discuss
the potential of generative AI in special education

, as well as the expected benefits and key considerations for its implementation in the classroom.
　https://lot.or.jp/report/17175/

　

[September 2 Event: “Readability” Is Not One-Size-Fits-All—Reflections on Developmental
Dyslexia and Learning Environments from the MyType Project
] The “MyType Project” is a collaborative effort between children with developmental

dyslexia, designers, and font
experts who have worked together to explore what constitutes “readable” text
and layouts for each individual.
　Atsushi Hasegawa
, Professor at Musashino Art University and CEO of Concent Co., Ltd., will introduce the diversity of “readability”
revealed through the project’s practical work and discuss an educational model where everyone can choose a learning environment that suits
them.
https://lot.or.jp/report/17233/

　

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2. Learning of Tomorrow Channel

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■ Online Symposium Video Now Available!

・Developing the Next Generation of IT Professionals — Initiatives at SAK
University’s Tokyo Innovation Campus
https://youtu.be/OhxJmJe8_cI?si=ZxdSFYqpb3AO27mq

　

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3. Project Activity Report

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■ Report on the “U-18 AI Championship,” Co-Hosted by Learning of Tomorrow

　
The “U-18 AI Championship” national tournament, co-hosted by Learning of Tomorrow, was held at the House of Representatives First Members’ Building,
and Mr. Ishido, Chairman of Learning of Tomorrow, participated as a judge.This was the second edition of the event, which received 237
entries from across the country. Following a document screening and regional preliminaries, six
teams advanced to the national finals.
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000161501.html

　

■ Online Symposium Report Now Available!

[In an Era Where AI Provides the Answers: How to Cultivate the “Ability to Make One’s Own Decisions”—The Next-Generation Edutainment Challenge of the NTT × TBS
“e6 Project”]

　Mr. Kuniharu Suzuki, Co-CEO of e6 LLC (at the time of the lecture
: Leader of the e6 Project at NTT Corporation / President of X-Tech Bridge), gave
a lecture on the “ability to make one’s own decisions”—a skill required of children in the AI era
—and the “e6 Project,” which cultivates this
ability through stories and hands-on experiences.
　First Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/17201/
Second Half: https://lot.or.jp/project/17202/

　

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4. Announcements from Participating Companies and Organizations

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■ Introduction to Deloitte Tohmatsu Group-Related Events
: Microcredential Symposium 2026

—Based on policy trends and implementation challenges shared
at the “Microcredential Co-creation Forum 2026” held in July, this event will present specific use cases from universities, higher education institutions
, and corporations.
　Furthermore, we will discuss the quality assurance, standardization
, and digital infrastructure necessary to establish micro-credentials
as a reliable system in society, and share a
roadmap for their future implementation.
　Date and Time: Monday, September 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM *Hybrid event* Details
: https://www.micro-credentials.jp/event/20260914/

・Tsukuba Global Science Week 2026 Session

　“The Cutting Edge of Microcredentials: Academia ×
JV-Campus” We will host a session focused on
“microcredentials,” which are gaining attention as a new form of higher education. We will explore
the value of degrees in the digital
age and the new roles universities should play.
　Date and Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM *Online Event* Registration
: https://tgsw.tsukuba.ac.jp/
Session Details:https://tgsw.tsukuba.ac.jp/sessions/4-2

(Deloitte Tohmatsu LLC)

　

■ Google for Education: Latest News and Seminar Announcements

・What’s NEW!? Google for Education Gemini Seminar
Vol. 5 — Summer Break Special Series: Gemini and the
Next Generation of Education & School Administration Standards —

　We will be streaming this special August summer vacation edition over four days. We’re pleased to present
a star-studded lineup, including panel discussions and presentations by students
from local governments that have established and are implementing guidelines
for generative AI, as well as demonstrations of zero-trust environment setup and the latest security
features, and reports on cutting-edge practices in elementary, middle, and high schools utilizing
Gemini (including Canvas features).
　https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/gfe-whats-new

　

・Google for Education Certification: Why not turn your skills in using Google

Workspace for Education and Google’s generative AI in
the classroom into an officially recognized certification?
　Through this certification, you’ll master skills ranging from the basics
of Google Workspace for Education to its application in the classroom, and you’ll also learn how to safely
and effectively integrate Google’s
generative AI—Gemini and Gemini Notebook—into your teaching practice.
　There is no exam fee, and this certification is recommended for educators
and students aspiring to become teachers who want to take their teaching skills to the next level.
https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/ google_certificate_data.pdf

(Google for Education)

　

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5. Recommended Related News

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News on "Learning of Tomorrow" from Japan and Around the World
http://lot.or.jp/relation/

　

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6. Media

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Click here for a list of Media

https://lot.or.jp/media

　

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★　Notice from the Secretariat　★

The Learning of Tomorrow Association, a general incorporated association, is currently accepting new
members.

https://lot.or.jp/about/admission

　

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Learning of Tomorrow Newsletter, Vol. 096

Publisher: Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)

Date of Publication: August 19, 2026

Publisher: Nanako Ishido

Edited by Yuko Akamatsu

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