Education ministry
Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy
The proposed bill aims to establish the Early Childhood Authority, a new government body within the Education Ministry.
'Failures must be fixed': Englman blasts delayed Gaza border communities rebuild in new report
Israeli teachers delay school opening following extreme violence, harassments by students
Lapid unveils plan to improve education system, demands Education Minstry portfolio in next gov't
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
