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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Govt to support 'gifted' kids from next school year

The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry will begin offering special support for "gifted" children from the next school year.

Children with prodigious memories, powerful imaginations or unique talents in specific fields can have difficulty adjusting to school life, leading to discussions about the need for support.

The ministry will commission universities and boards of education to look into support measures -- including precedents in the private sector -- then begin rolling out relevant assistance across the country.

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