The PIRLS study is conducted every five years and assesses the reading literacy of fourth graders around the world. The most recent one said Israeli students' literacy is declining.
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For the first time in 17 years, both finalists in the international contest were Israeli and both were girls.
Kisch received backlash for a tweet that seemingly echoed a Nazi-era slogan and for seemingly ignoring groups targeted by the Nazis alongside Jews.
Amsalem has previously demanded control over the Government Companies Authority, which is currently part of the finance ministry.
The plans aim to increase flexibility and are supported by teachers organizations, but were criticized by parents' and sutdents' organizations.
Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch will appoint four members to the National Library Council, as well as a member to both the board of directors and the library's audit committee.
The children, aged three, four and eight, died after getting hit by a car on their way to school.
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