Teacher-Led Financial Education Expanding: 40 Teacher Ambassadors for FY2026 Selected!
The Japan Financial Education Support Organization has selected 40 'Teacher Ambassadors' for the 2026 fiscal year. This initiative empowers teachers to lead and implement practical financial education in schools and regional communities, fostering a sustainable learning ecosystem.
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The Japan Financial Education Support Organization (Joint Representative Directors: Risa Hirai and Nana Abe; Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'the Organization') has selected 40 Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026 fiscal year as part of its 'Teacher Ambassador Program,' an initiative aimed at spreading financial education starting from the school environment. The new team has been finalized, and activities have begun across various regions.
This program was established in 2024 to enable teachers to take the initiative in designing and implementing financial education tailored to the specific needs of their schools, in collaboration with companies, organizations, and local communities. The goal is to move beyond transient lectures or education dependent on external sources and instead build a system where teachers can engage in financial education sustainably within their schools.
For this fiscal year, initiatives by Teacher Ambassadors have already started in schools nationwide. These activities range from classroom practices to broader expansions involving regional partners and external institutions. The Organization aims to continue supporting the teacher-centered implementation of sustainable financial education, building a mechanism where learning circulates through schools, regions, and society.
**FY2026 Teacher Ambassador Members (Alphabetical Order)**
(The list includes 40 educators from institutions such as Koriyama Xaverio Gakuen, Seijo Gakuen, Tsukuba University High School, Nada High School, Seigakuin, Tokyo Metropolitan Toyotama High School, and many others nationwide.)
**Practice Case 1: Implementation in Schools (Otemae Takamatsu Junior & Senior High School)**
In Kagawa Prefecture, Ambassador Itaru Goda is leading the use of the 'Practical Financial Skill Test,' designed and developed by the Organization. The school is considering integrating this test into regular classes to visualize students' financial understanding and ensure they acquire skills applicable to real life, rather than just rote knowledge. Mr. Goda has personally taken the test to deepen his understanding and prepare for effective implementation.
**Practice Case 2: Regional Expansion (Financial Education Event for Teachers in Hyogo)**
In Hyogo Prefecture, Ambassador Takuya Ikeda led the 'KOBE Money Edu Lab,' a financial education event for teachers. Hosted by the High School Social Studies Research Association and supported by the Organization, the event featured 55 participants, including teachers and corporate representatives. Nana Abe, Joint Representative Director of the Organization, also presented case studies from the FES Contest and collaborations with Nada Junior High School.
This program was established in 2024 to enable teachers to take the initiative in designing and implementing financial education tailored to the specific needs of their schools, in collaboration with companies, organizations, and local communities. The goal is to move beyond transient lectures or education dependent on external sources and instead build a system where teachers can engage in financial education sustainably within their schools.
For this fiscal year, initiatives by Teacher Ambassadors have already started in schools nationwide. These activities range from classroom practices to broader expansions involving regional partners and external institutions. The Organization aims to continue supporting the teacher-centered implementation of sustainable financial education, building a mechanism where learning circulates through schools, regions, and society.
**FY2026 Teacher Ambassador Members (Alphabetical Order)**
(The list includes 40 educators from institutions such as Koriyama Xaverio Gakuen, Seijo Gakuen, Tsukuba University High School, Nada High School, Seigakuin, Tokyo Metropolitan Toyotama High School, and many others nationwide.)
**Practice Case 1: Implementation in Schools (Otemae Takamatsu Junior & Senior High School)**
In Kagawa Prefecture, Ambassador Itaru Goda is leading the use of the 'Practical Financial Skill Test,' designed and developed by the Organization. The school is considering integrating this test into regular classes to visualize students' financial understanding and ensure they acquire skills applicable to real life, rather than just rote knowledge. Mr. Goda has personally taken the test to deepen his understanding and prepare for effective implementation.
**Practice Case 2: Regional Expansion (Financial Education Event for Teachers in Hyogo)**
In Hyogo Prefecture, Ambassador Takuya Ikeda led the 'KOBE Money Edu Lab,' a financial education event for teachers. Hosted by the High School Social Studies Research Association and supported by the Organization, the event featured 55 participants, including teachers and corporate representatives. Nana Abe, Joint Representative Director of the Organization, also presented case studies from the FES Contest and collaborations with Nada Junior High School.