Education
Coalition of US Jewish orgs. releases ‘Jewish Students Bill of Rights’ to combat K-12 antisemitism
Five major Jewish groups launched a six-point plan calling on schools to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish students.
Israel’s education system is failing the students who will shape its future - editorial
Israeli student grades dropping sharply, initial national evaluation report confirms
Secular school in Damascus announces full gender segregation, backlash ensues
Israel shares country's Muslim education statistics, notes female population's progress
The statistics show that female Muslim students outnumber their male counterparts by more than double in enrollment for their first university degree.
One-third of students not registered for school in Kiryat Shmona, mayor warns
“No parent or resident wants to raise their children like this,” said Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern, who warned that attendance in the North remains inconsistent.
The future of Israeli education depends on teaching history, not headlines - opinion
Chasing the news cycle may feel urgent and relevant, but it falls short of genuine Israel education.
Gabrielle Soffer: Using her English for the good of others in Israel
Seven years after arriving alone in Israel, Gabrielle Soffer is now inspiring Israeli high school students through English and literature.
University of Michigan crossed a dangerous line with Jewish students - opinion
A university official stood at a podium and validated two years of discrimination against one specific group of students.
After October 7, the shattered tablets at the heart of Shavuot matter more than ever - opinion
Carrying yesterday’s forms unchanged into altered reality can itself become a kind of falsehood.
What do Apple, Nike, and Mount Sinai have in common? - opinion
What brands understand about experience, memory, and identity – and why it matters for Jewish education.
Public complaints in Israel soar as state failures compound
Of the complaints in which the commission reached a decision, 56% were found justified - the highest rate since its establishment. Another 7,429 complaints were resolved without a formal decision.
Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorial
Only 3% of ninth-grade students who took Israel’s national science exam reached the high standard set by the Education Ministry. More than half were reportedly at a low or medium-low.
Israel to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms
This comes after a similar ban rolled out in February in elementary schools.