Learning of Tomorrow [May 25 Event] “Optimized, Individualized Support Through Data Utilization: Minoh City’s Initiatives” This week’s Learning of Tomorrow Online Symposium will feature Mr. Tetsuro Kurata, former mayor of Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, who will speak on the topic “Optimized Individual Support Through Data Utilization: Minoh City’s Initiatives.”
Mr. Kurata served as mayor for three terms spanning 12 years. During his tenure, he devoted particular attention to the field of education, including serving as an expert on the government’s Council for the Revitalization of Education. He spearheaded various reforms in Minoh City’s public education system, such as analyses using highly useful data and improvements to school operations.
Amid concerns and skepticism regarding the government’s use of data, Mr. Kurata will discuss the initiatives undertaken by Minoh City, which have yielded positive results and garnered support from residents. We hope you will join us.
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Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
Director, B Lab
Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
Chairperson, CANVAS
After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”
