Education in Shizuoka Prefecture 2023（abridged edition）

Basic Philosophy

Fostering "Virtuous People"

"Virtuous people" are those who:

1. People who aim to be independent by improving their "talents" according to their own individuality,including intelligence, sensibility, and physical ability.
2. Cherish relationships with others, and respect their lifestyles and values
3. A person of“ talent” and“ virtue” who makes the best use of their abilities to contribute to society and others.

Basic Policies of Education Administration for Fiscal Year 2023

The Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education aims for the well-being of all children in 2023.We will promote the following initiatives under the cooperation and collaboration of schools, families and communities to foster the ability to create new value in cooperation with others.
We are especially working to enhance exploratory learning that fosters the ability to survive in an unpredictable era, realize education that leaves no one behind, and further promote awareness of human rights among teachers and students. We will promote the development of "Virtuous People" in Shizuoka Prefecture.

1.Implementation of balanced improvements aimed at three areas of education: "Academics, Sports, and World Cultures"

• （a）Enrich learning to improve intelligence and sensibility
• （b）Encourage practical learning to improve skills and techniques
• （c）Promote the creation of attractive schools that support learning

2.Implementation of education which nurtures various human resources to pioneer the future

• （a）Achieve education that respects diversity
• （b）Foster global and glocal human resources
• （c）Enhance lifelong learning opportunities

3.Implementation of education where every member of society is fully involved

• （a）Promote open educational administration that is consistent with society
• （b）Promote community-wide education

Organization of the Prefectural Board of Education

• Superintendent
• Senior Director of Education
• Director of Education
• Director
• Director

• General Affairs Division
• Education Policy Division
• Digital Education Promotion Division
• Financial Affairs Division
• Education Welfare Division
• Education Facility Division
• Compulsory Education Division
• High School Education Division
• Special Education Division
• Health and Physical Education Division
• Social Education Division
• New Library Construction Division
• Seito Local Education Office（Eastern Region）
• Seisei Local Education Office（Western Region）

• Prefectural Central Library
• Comprehensive Education Center
• Yaizu Youth & Children's Center
• Kan-non-yama Children's Nature Center
• Prefectural Schools