Education ministry
School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms
The Education Ministry announces the full reopening of schools nationwide, including northern communities, following updated security guidelines amid the ceasefires with Lebanon and Iran.
Education Minister announces new outline for matriculation exams, leniency for students in north
Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll
Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says
Govt approves two new candidates for Council for Higher Education amid claims of politicization
"The takeover of academia by politics is the beginning of the end of democracy," VERA chairman and president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev said.
Major haredi systems to face organizational overhaul after financial trouble
The issue of the haredi school system is unrelated to the ongoing issue of the haredi exemption from IDF service, whose legal basis expired in July 2023.
Since war outbreak, 860 civilians killed in Israel, including 53 children - NII
The Welfare Ministry fortified the social worker department in Majdal Shams to enable them to better care for the families of the children, the ministry said Sunday.
Israel’s students are hostages in the battle of teachers vs. government - opinion
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.
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.
Gov't to approve 1.03% cut-off in ministries' budget for aid to Gaza border communities - report
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 - opinion
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.
'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.
