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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.
New Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government
Underground hospitals, no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes
Haredi daycare subsidies risk fueling enlistment backlash, political firestorms - analysis
Education Ministry unveils controversial changes to national school tests
The Education Ministry has released the first Meitzav exam results since 2019, shifting to verbal assessments amid controversy over transparency and educational pressure.
Education Ministry slams International Olympiad in Informatics ban on Israeli delegation
"The Israeli youth computer science team will proudly carry the Israeli flag on its way to more victories and international achievements," the ministry said.
The true cost of a shorter school week: The cheap solution will cost us dearly - opinion
The proposed reduction of the school week threatens Israel's education system and economy without addressing the real challenges in education.
Survey reveals Israelis' education priorities amid ongoing war
Israel Democracy Institute poll shows Jewish and Arab Israelis diverge on key educational focuses during wartime, with national unity and peace concessions topping respective priorities.
New initiative to bolster early childhood education in communities affected by October 7
The initiative will initially support 25 preschools for children aged three to six, including three special education institutions.
Education Ministry to introduce mandatory Hebrew tests for Israeli Arab students
Israel's Education Ministry introduces the "Hebrew for Life" program for Arabic-speaking students to improve their language proficiency and integration into Israeli society and its job market.
Helen Doron English to be integrated into Israeli school curriculum
Helen Doron wins Ministry of Education tender, adding its English program to school timetables as part of the Gefen program, enhancing English proficiency for grades 1
Health, Finance, Education Ministries approve up to 40% increase in psychologists salaries
Starting January 2025, public sector psychologists' salaries will rise by up to 40%, aiming to boost their numbers and improve mental health care nationwide.
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.