Commissioned by Nagasaki Prefectural Kita High School to support their inquiry curriculum, we assembled "Polaris Q" — a volunteer team of seven local professionals. For three years, we co-design and run an inquiry program alongside the class entering in 2025, from initial framework design through in-class facilitation.
Our goal is to move beyond the traditional teacher-student, school-community divide, and build a new model of school-community PBL where all parties learn alongside each other.
Members include: Steve Takeshita (freelance), Mitsuhiro Hayashida (Representative Director, Peace Education Lab Nagasaki), Risa Yamano (Kita High alumna / Fukuoka Women's University), Tetsuro Ishimaru (CEO, ISIAL Group), Kyosuke Mori (Tsukurunowa Design), Yumi Yoshino (Main personality, FM Nagasaki), and Taikai Kodai (Buddhist monk, Kyosoji Temple) — along with myself. Together, we are working to create an inquiry program that sets a new standard for the next generation.
- Launched inquiry support for Nagasaki Kita High Year 1 students2025
- First half: "Oshi Battle Royale", "50 Favorite Verbs", "University Major Inquiry"2025
- Second half: "Empowerment Inquiry" program2025
- Finalize and run Year 2 inquiry program2026
- Research and apply for grants2026
- Share grant information with us (all members currently volunteering their time)