Turning Corporate Education Initiatives into 'PR Assets': Strategic Partnership in Inquiry-Based Learning by a.school, One Publishing, and Asahi Gakken Synquest

One Publishing Co., Ltd. announced a strategic partnership with a.school Co., Ltd. and Asahi Gakken Synquest Co., Ltd., starting June 10, 2026, to design and disseminate educational materials and programs based on corporate CSR and educational initiatives.

Through this alliance, experiences from a.school's inquiry-based program series, 'Narikiri Lab®,' will be developed into articles, videos, educational materials, and events by One Publishing. Additionally, distribution to schools will be facilitated through the Asahi Gakken Synquest network. This partnership aims to move beyond one-off corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, helping companies transform these initiatives into long-term PR and marketing assets that benefit society.

As educational needs shift from passive learning to experiential inquiry, corporations are focusing more on CSR. However, companies often face issues like 'one-off event limitations' and 'low visibility.' This partnership provides one-stop support in five key areas: program planning, media/PR outreach, content creation, educational deployment, and event management. This collaboration enables corporations to share their business values and technologies with children and disseminate their impact across society effectively.