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EDUCATION MINISTRY APPROVES OF ONLY 1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEXTBOOK MENTIONING FUKUSHIMA via Japan Daily Press

Aside from the topic of nuclear radiation and atomic particles not part of the elementary student’s science curriculum, a skipped over including the accident in their books for the reason that it lacks sensitivity in doing so. “We could not … Continue reading

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Education Ministry okays teaching nuclear risks via House of Japan

… The ministry has decided to offer funds to municipalities whose schools teach the danger of nuclear accidents and other disadvantages of nuclear power generation. Until now, the subsidies only covered programs that help students better understand the use of … Continue reading

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Kids’ texts vague on nuke crisis perils via The Japan Times Online

The education ministry Friday unveiled supplementary school texts on radiation compiled amid the crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, but critics blasted them for failing to adequately describe the disaster or the associated health risks. But critics say … Continue reading

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