Oshika peninsula is the closest to the epicenter and less populated area, even before the disaster. More than one hour drive to downtown Ishinomaki and it is not practical for those students in the area to go to cram school. Some parent(s) say it is not affordable economically and physically. TAMF supports this Oshika Manabiba Project’s challenge to produce a place for those children to encourage each other in less-academically-motivated environment.
続きを読むYear two of the SURF/TAMF/TOMODACHI exchange has started and the Randolph Macon contingent leaves tomorrow for 15 days in Japan including Tokyo and Ishinomaki. The Ishinomaki Senshu University contingent will visit in September. 道中ご無事に Dōchū go buji ni
続きを読むTaylor Anderson Cobaltore Soccer class this week
続きを読むTAMF 6th board meeting and general assembly were successfully held in Tokyo. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson attended via Skype.
続きを読むChunichi Shimbun newspaper (local news paper for Tokai area) about Taylor and Fraser. The article explains how Andy and Jean started TAMF and Taylor’s Randolf Macon College’s Ishinomaki visit. Fraser brought books and hand-made bookmarks to Mangokuura Elementary school in Ishinomaki. She actively tell the disaster to people in Richmond and wants to become an elementary school teacher.
続きを読むTaylor’s good friend Nao bravely lives her dream. Her story starts around 27:40. We are so proud of you, Nao! http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/newslinefocus/20160501.html
続きを読むTaylor’s story is covered by an English text book for 10th grade students . This year, teachers at high schools in Japan compare this with other publisher’s. From next school year (2017), high school students are going to learn Taylor and the value of living dreams!
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