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A Better Way to Integrate Edtech | Edutopia edutopia.org/article/better… #edtech

On the fence about applying to the #JET program? Read about past JET-members experiences throughout #Japan: ow.ly/raWI50jsbnq

Great #FridayRead in the @usembassytokyo magazine that highlights the Global Classmates program by @KACultures: "Teach English Now!" - My Experience at an English Education Conference in the U.S. buff.ly/2OjPDZO #usjapan #education #studentexchange

Powerful entrepreneurs are starting to use #edtech to disrupt the limitations of students’ #networks. Read their stories and more in @juliaffreeland's new book #WhoYouKnow amzn.to/2NvBzrq @brainly @giftedhire @HiNativeEN @KACultures #edtechthatconnects

A big arigato to Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Julie Chung, for speaking to our #GlobalClassmates Summit students at their presentation!

Thank you for having us!!

【報道発表】本日、大学生等コース第9期生の選考結果を報道発表しました。1,996名が応募し634名が合格しました。合格者の皆さん、おめでとうございます。 また、支援企業・団体の最新状況も公表しました。御支援に心より感謝申し上げます。 mext.go.jp/a_menu/kokusai… ＃トビタテ　＃9期　＃合格発表

We met w/ @gmipost to discuss the growth of the US-Japan relationship on the economic, security, & grassroots fronts, notably due to strong presence of Japanese businesses such as @FlyANA_official & @Toyota. We look forward to “Eastern USA: Enduring Relationships” in @japantimes!

A great start to Japan's #WorldCup campaign with today's 2-1 win! Next up is a tough match against #Sen on Sunday. twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/s…

#TriviaTuesday! Did you know that Japan has the suspension bridge with the longest main span in the world? That would be the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, located in Hyogo prefecture, with a span of almost 2,000 meters (6,500 feet)!

《アクティブ・ラーニング＆カリキュラム・マネジメントサミット2018》のページに #動画 を追加しました。 【特別講演】ロバート キャンベル国文学研究資料館長 mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/… #mext #学習指導要領

#CULCON was established in 1961 to “elevate and strengthen the vital cultural and educational foundations of the U.S.-Japan relationship.” Still going strong 57 years later. Biennial plenary session taking place today in DC. culcon.jusfc.gov twitter.com/eca_as/status/…

Elementary school teachers can significantly reduce students' mental health problems, a study finds. blogs.edweek.org/edweek/early_y…

Tokyo 2020 has signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (@ilo) aimed at advancing “decent work” through socially responsible labour practices amongst the Games’ delivery partners. buff.ly/2FjjPuF

Sneak peek of some of the floats being created for the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday!

.@EdWeekEdTech: Students' Home Internet, Computer Access: 10 Numbers to Know edwk.it/2q4cMBr

Friday Fun Fact: Cherry blossoms in Tokyo are now in full bloom. The history of cherry blossom viewing in Japan dates back centuries, when cherry blossom trees were believed to be linked to bountiful rice harvests. ow.ly/jVJy30jcWPn

Do you live in Texas? Follow our friends at @AsiaSocietyTX and learn about upcoming events at our Houston center. asi.as/2Rw2IB

2018 Cherry Blossom Festivals - You do not need to travel to Japan to enjoy the beauty of Japanese cherry blossom trees! #JapanInfo ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/japaninfo/2018…

Check out our new 21st Century Skills Toolkit to help prepare students to be safe + responsible online! bit.ly/2t4g0IW #internetsafety #digitalcitizenship #diglit #digcit #21stcenturyskills #edtech