Education ministry

'Not just history': Belongings of Gush Etzion heroes to be publicly displayed for first time

The traveling exhibit is part of a new educational initiative led by the Gush Etzion Regional Council to deepen the study of the area's history in schools.

The hat of Moshe Silberschmidt, the last commander of Gush Etzion, and the wool sweater of Palmach fighter and combat medic Uriel Ofek, April 21, 2026.
Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms

Education Minister Yoav Kisch visits a school in Rishon LeZion as children return to classes following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Education Minister announces new outline for matriculation exams, leniency for students in north

 Children wearing face masks attend a class as students return to school after the summer break, less than a month into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster drive, at Arazim Elementary School in Tel Aviv, Israel September 1, 2021

Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll


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.

 Dozens of protesters gather in front of the Tel Aviv District police station to protest against violent attacks on the LGBTQ+ community in recent weeks.

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

The education minister Yoav Kish

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.

 IRAQ AL-SHABAAB SCHOOL in Umm el-Fahm has been classified as one of the lowest-performing ‘red’ elementary schools in the country.

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. 

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch seen at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 15, 2023

High Court tells gov't to provide justifications to cancel Israel Prize

In a recent development in the controversy over this year's Israel Prize cancelation, the High Court issued a conditional order to Education Minister Kisch.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch attends a discussion on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 12, 2024.

Educating the ultra-Orthodox: Release the shackles - opinion

Haredim need integration into Israeli society and the workforce through improved education in core subjects to combat poverty and social drain.

 A JEWISH PEOPLE Policy Institute survey conducted six weeks into the war reveals that a significant majority of haredim believe that nothing needs to changes.

Cancelling Israel Prize categories was a tone-deaf decision - editorial

This year is unlike any before; the prizes should reflect that, reasoned Kisch last week. On the surface, this is a legitimate enough reasoning, but it is weak and senseless.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem, on Israel's Independence Day, on April 26, 2023.

Israel's Education Ministry announces renewal of summer trips to Poland

The Ministry said that the decision was taken following a review of the contents and aims of the voyage along with its security needs.

 Jewish youth from all over the world participating in the March of the Living at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland on April 11, 2018.

Displaced Gaza border children finally start the school year in Eilat

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

 School of misplaced Gaza border children opens in Eilat

How can you be more attentive to your kid as school returns to normal?

Balancing the need for routine during times of war can be emotionally challenging, but it is crucial to acknowledge and address any underlying issues affecting children's well-being.

 New school within a week