Education

International

September 03, 2003 1 min read
  • Save to favorites
  • Print

Cultural Rewards

In an attempt to close the gap that exists between the increasingly important role that foreign countries, cultures, and languages play in world affairs and Americans’ lack of international knowledge, the Goldman Sachs Foundation and the Asia Society have established an award for excellence in international education.

Starting in November, five cash prizes of $25,000 each will be awarded to schools or other entities that stress international languages and cultures in classroom curricula, teacher preparation, and technology.

Elementary and secondary schools, colleges, states, and media or technology groups are eligible to apply for the annual award, which was announced this summer.

“In schools across the country, educators are grappling with how to prepare young people to succeed in and make meaningful contributions to a world that is increasingly complex and interconnected,” Stephanie Bell-Rose, the president of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the international banking and investment firm Goldman Sachs Group Inc., said in a statement.

The new prize is part of a continuing effort by the Asia Society, a nonprofit group in New York City, to promote cultural understanding of other countries and cultures in U.S. classrooms. More information is available at www.asiaintheschools.org.

Free Child Care

The Diet, or Japanese parliament, has passed legislation requiring employers to provide child care for the offspring of all their workers.

The measure, which goes into effect in 2005, is intended to help boost the country’s declining birthrate by making it easier for working families to find child care.

The average cost for infant care in Japan is 38,000 yen, or $318 U.S. dollars, per month, according to the Japanese Embassy in Washington. Recent figures from the World Bank show that the average individual income in Japan is $2,967 per month. Nongovernmental organizations and companies with fewer than 300 employees are exempt from the new mandate.

Companies that are required to provide child care—and foot the entire bill—can contract with outside providers to operate a facility.

The new law is set to expire in 2014.

Michelle Galley

Events

This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
School & District Management Webinar
Harnessing AI to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Schools
Learn how AI can help your district improve student attendance and boost academic outcomes.
Content provided by Panorama Education
This content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Sponsor
Science Webinar
Spark Minds, Reignite Students & Teachers: STEM’s Role in Supporting Presence and Engagement
Is your district struggling with chronic absenteeism? Discover how STEM can reignite students' and teachers' passion for learning.
Content provided by Project Lead The Way
Recruitment & Retention Webinar EdRecruiter 2025 Survey Results: The Outlook for Recruitment and Retention
See exclusive findings from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of K-12 job seekers and district HR professionals on recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction. 

EdWeek Top School Jobs

Teacher Jobs
Search over ten thousand teaching jobs nationwide — elementary, middle, high school and more.
View Jobs
Principal Jobs
Find hundreds of jobs for principals, assistant principals, and other school leadership roles.
View Jobs
Administrator Jobs
Over a thousand district-level jobs: superintendents, directors, more.
View Jobs
Support Staff Jobs
Search thousands of jobs, from paraprofessionals to counselors and more.
View Jobs

Read Next

Education Quiz Education Week News Quiz: Dec. 5, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
1 min read
President Donald Trump listens during a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, on July 7, 2020, in Washington.
President Donald Trump listens during a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, on July 7, 2020, in Washington.
Alex Brandon/AP
Education Quiz Education Week News Quiz: Nov. 26, 2024
Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education.
1 min read
Small Business Administration administrator Linda McMahon attends a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Aug. 16, 2018, in Washington.
Small Business Administration administrator Linda McMahon attends a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Aug. 16, 2018, in Washington.
Andrew Harnik/AP
Education Briefly Stated: October 23, 2024
Here's a look at some recent Education Week articles you may have missed.
9 min read
Education Briefly Stated: October 2, 2024
Here's a look at some recent Education Week articles you may have missed.
8 min read