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Hachioji CampusStudents from Department of Elementary Education participated in a discussion meeting with alumni of our university who are currently working at Tokyo Metropolitan Nanao Special Needs School.

On Friday, February 21, 2025, students from Faculty of Education Department of Elementary Education, Teikyo University participated in the "Nanato Rainbow Terrace," a social gathering with Teikyo University alumni held at Tokyo Metropolitan Nanao Special Needs School (Hino City, Tokyo). The department is working on educational collaboration with Nanao Special Needs School, and this was the first time that a social gathering and school tour was planned for Teikyo University students.

At the meeting, following an overview of the school by the school's principal, Kazuyoshi Kurosawa, three alumni spoke about the appeal and rewards of special needs education and sent warm messages to students aiming to become teachers. After the school tour, the students split into groups and asked the alumni questions about the work at Nanao Special Needs School and what they should prepare for during their university years, engaging in lively exchanges.
Students from our university commented that it was very meaningful to be able to hear valuable stories from our seniors, and that it was a valuable opportunity for them to consider their future career choices. Teachers from Nanao Special Needs School also commented that they would like to continue holding events like this in the future and deepen their educational collaboration with our students.
Faculty of Education Department of Elementary Education of Education, will continue to promote educational collaboration with Nanao Special Needs School and strive to contribute to the local community and develop educational activities.

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