To compare with the U.S. and figure out why the Japanese do better on standardized tests. Even as early as the 1st grade U.S. students are all the bottom classes. Tests scores in Japan show less variation among students of similar grade levels. All children in elementary school should receive the same education. All public elementary schools receive equal funding.
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How does Benjamin interpret the concept of the nation state and cultural homogeneity in Japan. Japan nation, like all others is a cultural creation. Efforts in the last 100 years have been to reduce diversity. But relative to the U.S., Japan is less diverse. 25 min lunch break and clean up the school time.