Utsunomiya City Promotes Work Style Reforms in Schools

Utsunomiya City Mayor Eiichi Sato and Superintendent of Education Shigeo Kobori ⁢have issued a joint message to promote understanding among parents and local residents about the city’s ⁤efforts to reform⁤ work styles in schools.

The message highlights the challenges faced by teachers and staff in meeting the diverse needs of ​students, resulting in long working ⁤hours and ⁤excessive workloads. This⁤ has‌ become ⁤a significant ‌issue, as it affects the ability of students to focus on⁤ their educational activities in a‍ healthy⁣ state of mind and body.

While work style reforms, such as the‍ digitalization of⁣ school affairs and improvements to daily schedules, have led to⁢ a decrease in overtime work by teaching staff, there is still a long ​way to go to resolve⁤ the issue. Some staff members continue​ to work long‌ hours, and ​the city acknowledges that more needs to be done to address this problem.

The city ⁢is promoting reforms in school management, including coordinating⁣ and transferring club activities to ⁢the local ⁢community. At the ⁤same time, it is calling on parents and local ‌residents to actively participate in​ volunteer activities, such as​ watching over children on their way​ to ‍and from school and assisting with classes.

The joint⁢ message will be shared with parents through contact networks and neighborhood association circulars, aiming to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in supporting the city’s⁤ efforts to reform work styles in schools.