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John McLaughlin
MFP Year
2019-2020
MFP Class
24
Home State
CA
Home Agency
U.S. Department of Education
Objective
Achieve a better comparative understanding of educational policymaking at the national, prefectural, and local levels in Japan, with a focus on social issues including immigration, disadvantaged students living in poverty, and child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Observe how the Japanese government engages with international organizations. Upon return, collaborate with Japanese officials and researchers, and work more directly in national and international policymaking in social development and public diplomacy.