Hero Egg Launches DX Education Support Program Aligned with MEXT's 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept'
Meta Heroes Co., Ltd. has launched an education program to support digital transformation (DX) in high schools, aligning with MEXT's educational reform. Utilizing expertise from training 15,000 professionals, it supports STEAM and AI education.
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Meta Heroes Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Kazutoshi Matsuishi; hereinafter 'the Company') has started offering a new educational program to support educational DX and the promotion of DX High Schools in high schools. This initiative leverages the knowledge cultivated through AI training provided to over 15,000 corporate professionals and aligns with the direction of high school education reform outlined by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Through STEAM education, exploratory learning, the utilization of generative AI, and collaboration with external experts, we will provide hands-on support to schools facing the challenge of 'not knowing where to start', assisting in the implementation of digital talent development looking ahead to 2040. We will give back to the field of high school education the expertise we have developed through over 15,000 AI training sessions, disaster prevention education, and support for student-led AI event operations.
Background: 'Redefining High School Education' with an Eye on 2040
Currently, Japan's educational landscape stands at a major turning point characterized by the labor supply-demand gap known as the '2040 Problem' and the rapid advancement of technologies such as generative AI. Based on the grand design of high school education reform published by MEXT in February 2026, the next-generation education hub 'Hero Egg' operated by our company aims to dramatically improve math, science, and digital literacy from the high school level, driving a radical shift towards proactive learning where students carve out their own futures.
Initiatives Corresponding to MEXT's 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept'
The 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept' promoted by MEXT outlines directions such as transforming learning, strengthening STEAM education, and expanding learning opportunities for next-generation talent development aiming for 2040. In response to these directions, our company optimizes and provides digital solutions already implemented in society for educational settings.
- Responding to New Transformation
Creating proactive learning. [Example] Supporting project-based learning where students shift from 'using' advanced technology to 'delivering it to society', such as the 'EGG JAM Fest', an AI festival planned and run by middle and high school students themselves. We contribute to cultivating the ability to proactively formulate questions.
- Responding to New Excellence
STEAM education linked to the real world.
[Example] Supporting interdisciplinary exploratory activities utilizing game engines and 3DCG, such as the 'Disaster Prevention Experience Event using Fortnite' at Tomigaoka Kita Junior High School in Nara City, providing practical learning.
- Responding to New Education
Guaranteeing opportunities beyond geographical constraints. [Example] Supporting the provision of advanced learning opportunities independent of regions through the nationwide expansion of the DX education facility 'Hero Egg' and class distribution in metaverse spaces.
Policy for Supporting the High School DX Acceleration Project (DX High School)
This concept features specific menus that correspond to the adoption criteria (evaluation items) of 'DX High School'.
- We provide hands-on support for the design and implementation of 'Information II' and exploratory learning, leveraging expertise cultivated in the industrial sector, for schools that require collaboration with external specialized personnel.
- We support the planning and operation of utilizing in-school ICT spaces and regional facilities as digital manufacturing hubs where students and residents can gather.
Background: 'Redefining High School Education' with an Eye on 2040
Currently, Japan's educational landscape stands at a major turning point characterized by the labor supply-demand gap known as the '2040 Problem' and the rapid advancement of technologies such as generative AI. Based on the grand design of high school education reform published by MEXT in February 2026, the next-generation education hub 'Hero Egg' operated by our company aims to dramatically improve math, science, and digital literacy from the high school level, driving a radical shift towards proactive learning where students carve out their own futures.
Initiatives Corresponding to MEXT's 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept'
The 'N-E.X.T. High School Concept' promoted by MEXT outlines directions such as transforming learning, strengthening STEAM education, and expanding learning opportunities for next-generation talent development aiming for 2040. In response to these directions, our company optimizes and provides digital solutions already implemented in society for educational settings.
- Responding to New Transformation
Creating proactive learning. [Example] Supporting project-based learning where students shift from 'using' advanced technology to 'delivering it to society', such as the 'EGG JAM Fest', an AI festival planned and run by middle and high school students themselves. We contribute to cultivating the ability to proactively formulate questions.
- Responding to New Excellence
STEAM education linked to the real world.
[Example] Supporting interdisciplinary exploratory activities utilizing game engines and 3DCG, such as the 'Disaster Prevention Experience Event using Fortnite' at Tomigaoka Kita Junior High School in Nara City, providing practical learning.
- Responding to New Education
Guaranteeing opportunities beyond geographical constraints. [Example] Supporting the provision of advanced learning opportunities independent of regions through the nationwide expansion of the DX education facility 'Hero Egg' and class distribution in metaverse spaces.
Policy for Supporting the High School DX Acceleration Project (DX High School)
This concept features specific menus that correspond to the adoption criteria (evaluation items) of 'DX High School'.
- We provide hands-on support for the design and implementation of 'Information II' and exploratory learning, leveraging expertise cultivated in the industrial sector, for schools that require collaboration with external specialized personnel.
- We support the planning and operation of utilizing in-school ICT spaces and regional facilities as digital manufacturing hubs where students and residents can gather.