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Parents association rejects Teachers' Union threat to limit inclusion of students with disabilities

While teachers are threatening strike action over staffing shortages, parents are attacking the demand and describing it as dangerous discrimination.

Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]
View of moshav Tkuma, southern Israel. April 1, 2025.

New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government

Hospitals move patients underground following Iranian missile barrage, June 8, 2026.

Underground hospitals, no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the autopsy of toddlers who died earlier in a daycare, in Jerusalem, January 19, 2026.

Haredi daycare subsidies risk fueling enlistment backlash, political firestorms - analysis


Education Ministry launches program to support youth in evacuated communities in northern Israel

The initiative aims to provide a supportive educational and community response as part of the broader effort to rebuild the north.

 Evacuees from the North at the Yehuda Hotel

Israel launches anti-racism program in schools and youth sports

The initial phase will include an interactive and emotional workshop that will be held on combating racism and "promoting equality in society."

Ethiopian-Israelis and supporters take part in a protest against police violence and discrimination following the death of 19-year-old Ethiopian, Solomon Tekah who was shot and killed in Kiryat Haim by an off-duty police officer, in Tel Aviv, July 8, 2019

Israel's overlooked front line: Daycare centers emotionally supporting toddlers, infants - opinion

Daycare centers serve as a crucial setting for providing emotional and therapeutic support to toddlers.

 PLAYTIME AT the daycare center.

'Your government does not care': Dozens of schools receive threats in Arabic, Hebrew

The threats referred to renewed IDF operations in Gaza and the issue of bringing back the remaining hostages.

 A STUDENT returns to school in Safed, after the holidays last October.

Jewish students face growing threats since October 7 in French schools, testimonies reveal

“They say to me: ‘Who are you for? Are you for Israel or Palestine? Who do you support?’ and it really bothers me," said Hilary, 8.

 People, holding banners and flags, gather to show solidarity with Palestinians, December 21, 2024 in Paris, France.

NGO demands investigation of Education Minister Kisch over alleged cronyism

Kisch gave preferential treatment including prioritization of ministry funding, to certain cities with Likud mayors who could influence Kisch’s position in the next Likud primary election.

Education Minister  Yoav Kisch.

Schools open in Kiryat Shmona after 16 months of war

The schools were largely repaired with the help of volunteers from around the country who sent several weeks in the northern city.

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

IACC will lead the Ministry of Education’s plan for the Arab, Bedouin, and Druze communities

The Israel association of Community Centers won an unprecedented tender worth approximately NIS 400 million for a period of five years after surpassing other competitors.

 Tal Basechess, CEO of the Community Centers Company

Education Minister Yoav Kisch talks hostages, war, and reforms – exclusive

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Education Minister Yoav Kisch met the ‘Post’ for an exclusive interview on the future of Gaza, educational reforms in Israel, and the hostages.

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch sat down with ‘The Jerusalem Post’ this week for an overarching interview, including topics such as the Gaza war, the chances of establishing a state commission of inquiry into October 7, and, of course, the state of the education system.

Activists push Israel to swap out dangerous generators in Bedouin schools

Parents and activists say that the state is delaying switching Bedouin schools from dangerous generators to solar panels despite them submitting a petition nearly a year ago.

 Solar panels used to supply electricity to a kindergarten in Umm Batin.