Super Science High School
- Super Science High School
Super Science High School (SSH) (スーパーサイエンスハイスクール) is a designation awarded by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to upper secondary schools that prioritize science, technology, and mathematics. The program was launched as part of its "Science Literacy Enhancement Initiatives" in 2002. Schools with this status receive increased funding and are encouraged to develop links with universities and other academic institutions.
In 2002, the first year of operation, 26 out of 77 applicatant schools were awarded SSH status [http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/houdou/14/04/020416.htm] . As of 2006 there are 99 schools with the designation. [http://ssh.jst.go.jp/apo_school_list.asp]
Current Super Science High Schools
*Chienkan High School, Saga Prefecture
*Mizusawa High School, Iwate Prefecture
ee also
*Education in Japan
External links
* [http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/kagaku/daisuki/04070904.htm Mext Super High School program] (in Japanese)
* [http://ssh.jst.go.jp/apo_school_list.asp List of SSH's] .
* [http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/hakusho/html/hpag200301/hpag200301_2_019.html Mext White Paper on Science and Technology 2003]
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