education ministry

Israel’s students are hostages in the battle of teachers vs. government

THE SEVERE harm to high school students, especially the 12th-grade graduates who have completed 12 years of study and are about to enlist to serve the country, must be stopped immediately.

By LIZY DELARICHA
17/07/2024

If we keep letting war disrupt Israel's education system, we let our enemies win - opinion

However, the long-term effects on a lost generation of children who have large gaps in their education will be colossal and could affect our status as the Start-Up Nation and a first-world economy.

By ROBERT SINGER
13/07/2024
Alexey Izmalkov

Gov't to approve 1.03% cut-off in ministries' budget for aid to Gaza border communities

The benefits for the evacuees will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.

Israeli gov’t spends NIS 27m. on pro-Israel content on social media; most gets taken down

Government ministries have been sharing pro-Israel content on social media during the Israel-Hamas War, but TikTok refuses to participate or share content with Israeli symbols.

‘Disappearing Bible Campaign’ advocates for comprehensive Bible studies among Israelis

Bible studies were part of the curriculum until high school matriculation exam in every Israeli state school, but the learning scope and definition as a mandatory subject had not changed until now.

By AMIT MESHULAM DINAR
16/06/2024

'Prepare to learn remotely': Schools issue messages that spark panic

Amid heightened tensions in the north and Iranian threats to avenge the killing of senior IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi, the messages sparked panic among parents.

Israel cuts 85% of budget for LGBTQ+ tolerance program in schools

Israel saw a record number of 3,309 instances of violence and hate speech directed at members of the LGBTQ+ community in 2022, according to The Aguda’s 2023 report.

Israel seeks after-school programs for autistic youth amid manpower shortage

The Education Ministry is considering alternative options, including after-hour programs, for autistic youth due to a shortage in special-ed staffers at daycare centers

By URI SELLA
24/03/2024

For Arab schools in Israel, students struggle to master fundamental skills

Education affairs: ICEI and the Education Ministry’s Tamkin program looks to create equal opportunities.

Education Minister Kisch backs down, to award Israel Prize this year

"I chose to change the initial decision and award the Israel prizes in the various categories, alongside the prize in the Revival category," the education minister stated on Wednesday. 

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