Teacher Teams Rally to Reopen Quake-Hit Kumamoto Schools
Uki, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 20 (Jiji Press)--Teams of teachers mobilized from across Japan are supporting schools in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, which was hit by a powerful earthquake last month, before they reopen after the summer break. Drawing on their past experiences in disaster-stricken areas, team members are helping schools in Kumamoto return to normal. Following the 19...
Uki, a city in Kumamoto Prefecture, experienced a powerful earthquake on July 28, leading to the closure of its schools. In response, teachers from across Japan have banded together to assist in the recovery and reopening of these educational institutions. Leveraging their expertise from previous disaster relief efforts, such as the 1995 Hanshin-Awaji earthquake, these volunteers are aiding Kumamoto schools in returning to normalcy.
Following the latest quake, schools in areas like Uki and Yatsushiro are set to resume classes later this month or early September. However, some schools have decided to postpone the start of the academic year. To facilitate this process, team members visit the affected regions at the behest of local governments. Their mission is to prepare for the resumption of classes and provide mental health support to local teachers who have been deeply impacted by the disaster.
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