The average correct answer rates in the Japanese language and math sections of a national achievement test for students in Japan fell from the previous year, with students particularly struggling with writing tasks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/14/japan/japan-national-achievement-tests-math-japanese-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #mext #students #elementaryschools #juniorhighschools
Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested two elementary school teachers for allegedly taking "upskirt" photos of children and sharing them through a private social media group. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/25/japan/crime-legal/teachers-arrest-photos/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesepolice #juniorhighschools #elementaryschools #children #aichi #socialmedia