NIJIN Inc. to Host In-Person Event 'Junior High School Terace Summit 2026' on August 1, Gathering Junior High School Teachers Nationwide with the Theme of Transforming from Student Discipline (Control) to Student Support (Empowerment)

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Junior High School Terace, an online community for junior high school teachers across Japan operated by NIJIN Inc. (headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsuro Hoshino), will host an in-person seminar themed on shifting from student discipline (Control) to student support (Empowerment) on August 1, 2026, in Minato Ward, Tokyo. The event is co-organized by the Minato City Industrial Revitalization Center. Event details and registration URL: https://peatix.com/event/5040399 ■ Background of the Event Fragmentation due to subject-based teaching systems, heavy burdens from extracurricular activities, and increasingly complex and sophisticated student guidance challenges— Junior high school education in Japan operates within one of the toughest structural environments in the public education system. While strict enforcement of rules and control-based guidance may appear efficient at first glance, it ultimately creates student dependency, fosters issues such as non-attendance and behavioral problems, and ultimately leads to a "negative cycle" that further overburdens teachers. Therefore, what is needed now is not simply relying on teachers' perseverance. What is required is a shift from student discipline (Control) to student support (Empowerment). The 'Junior High School Terace Summit 2026' will bring together educators who have driven internal transformation within Japan's school systems, alongside teachers from across the country who are actively implementing such practices. This event will serve as an intensive space to share concrete roadmaps and collaboratively explore solutions. We aim to host a practical strategy session that empowers you to become a "change leader" in your own staff room starting tomorrow. ■ Event Details 【Date and Time】 August 1, 2026 (Sat) 12:30–16:30 【Program】 12:00– Entry and registration 12:20– Opening remarks by Ao no, Representative, Junior High School Terace 12:30– Program 1 "Making the School Happy" – How joyful organizations create t