校長の力 工藤勇一 ｸﾄﾞｳﾕｳｲﾁ 中央公論新社 中央公論新社 :9784121508126

**Innovative Educational Practitioner, Yuichi Kudo**
Yuichi Kudo, who serves as a member of the Education Rejuvenation Executive Committee and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "EdTech" committee, and takes on various roles both publicly and privately, continues to bring a fresh perspective to Japan's education world. He also works as an educational learning advisor and is supported by various quarters.
**Career**
Born in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from Tokyo University of Science, he became a mathematics teacher in 1984, then passed the Tokyo Metropolitan teacher employment examination and was assigned to a junior high school in Taito Ward. After that, he was active in the Board of Education and other roles, and served as principal of Kojimachi Junior High School from 2014.
**Implementation of Reforms**
He focused on student autonomy and undertook initiatives to re-examine traditional systems. The abolition of homework and regular tests, and the review of the fixed homeroom teacher system, garnered attention from education professionals. Subsequently, in 2020, he was appointed principal of Yokohama Soei Junior and Senior High School and promoted further reforms.
**Books**
* "I stopped taking 'the usual' at school. Students and teachers change! Reform by the principal of a prestigious public junior high school"
* "Kojimachi Junior High School's Unconventional Principal: Unorthodox Teachings"
* "Schools that Foster Autonomy and Respect"
**Episode**
Adways CEO Haruhisa Okamura is one of Kudo's former students.
**Q&A**
Q: What is he known for?
He brought a fresh perspective to the education world and was active as a practitioner of reform.
Q: What is his famous achievement?
The "reform emphasizing student autonomy" he implemented at Kojimachi Junior High School.
Related Videos
・【Ranmaru Kishitani × Yuichi Kudo】Previous exam preparation methods are no longer valid! The cutting edge of education parents should know
・Dialogue between Yuichi Kudo and Kazunori Tomano: "Let's Teach Children Democracy" ★Part of the online seminar held in November 2022 to commemorate the publication is now available!
・Episode 2: "What is a 'good school'?" Guest: Yuichi Kudo (Principal of Yokohama Soei Junior and Senior High School) [Keiya Mizuno read 100 parenting books but still cries because he doesn't know the right answer]
English Summary
**Yuichi Kudo, innovative educational practitioner**
Yuichi Kudo, who serves as a member of the Education Revitalization Executive Committee and a member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's ``EdTech'' committee, and plays a variety of roles both in the public and private sectors, continues to breathe new life into Japan's education world. He also works as an education and learning advisor and receives support from various quarters.
**Career**
Born in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from Tokyo University of Science, he became a mathematics teacher in 1984, then passed the Tokyo Metropolitan Teacher Employment Examination and took charge of a junior high school in Taito Ward. After that, he became active on the Board of Education, etc., and served as principal of Kojimachi Junior High School from 2014.
**Practice of reform**
Emphasis was placed on student autonomy and efforts were made to reexamine the traditional system. The move drew attention from education-related people, including the abolition of homework and regular tests and the review of the fixed homeroom teacher system. He then became the principal of Yokohama Soei Junior and Senior High School in 2020 and promoted reforms.
**Book**
* ``I stopped taking things for granted at school. Both students and teachers change! Reform of the Principal of a Prestigious Public Junior High School”
* "Kojimachi Junior High School's unconventional principal's insane teachings"
* “A school that fosters autonomy and respect”
**Episode**
Adways CEO Haruhisa Okamura is Kudo's student.
**Q&A**
Q: What did you do?
He breathed new life into the world of education and was active as a practitioner of reform.
Q: What are your famous works?
This is a ``reform that emphasizes student autonomy'' carried out at Kojimachi Junior High School.
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