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Japan’s Schools

The reading below is a general overview of Japan's educational system. When you have completed the reading, please complete the assignment below.

Japan's Educational System (pdf)

Assignment

In a 200- to 250-word essay, please address the following question:

What, if anything, do you think American schools and teachers can learn from the Japanese educational system? If you think there are lessons from Japan, please provide a rationale. If you think there are no lessons American educators can learn from Japan, please provide a rationale.