Back to school

When the schnitzel waits at the door: The solution that frees up precious time for parents

The food that arrives at dawn in a cooler, the meals that are tailored to children’s tastes, and the time that is freed up for parents – we tried the Homemade meal service.

Homemade
A sandwich for school

The secret is in the spread: Ideas for nutritious sandwiches for healthy children

The beginning of the school year is an exciting time, but for children with ADHD it can be accompanied by stress, restlessness, and reduced focus

Focus from nature: The plants and nutrition that will help your child stay focused in class

 A student attends class in a Primary school in Orlando West section of Soweto, South Africa.

Back to school checklist: add an eye exam for your child


Israel's Teachers Union's acts are completely unjustified - opinion

It remains to be seen whether an agreement between the teachers unions and the Finance Ministry, with the Education Ministry attempting at mediation, will be reached before September 1.

 TENS OF thousands of teachers demonstrate in Tel Aviv, May 30.

Israel's teaching crisis is a political hot potato. Who will be burned? - analysis

If the issue is not resolved by September 1 and students remain at home, Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman could pay a very heavy price.

 Yaffa Ben David, the secretary general of the Teachers Union speaks at a conference of the Union of Local Authorities ahead of the opening of the school year in Ganei Tikva, August 18, 2022.

Israel severely undervalues teachers - opinion

In the economics model of funding for guns vs funding for butter, it’s understandable what lies on the top of Israel’s financial agenda. 

 TEACHERS DEMONSTRATE outside the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, last week. Their signs say that they’re fighting for their rights and that poor working conditions have resulted in fewer teachers.

Liberman presents ‘generous offer’ to Israel’s Teachers Union

Two weeks before schools resume, Israel’s Finance Ministry proposed an agreement to ease concerns over working conditions

 Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman at a cabinet meeting on 24/07/2022.

Spring break’s over: How do you send kids back to school?

Spring break feels very long for parents, and also for our kids. Here are tips which will help ease any transition between a vacation and school.

 Students walk to their classrooms at a public middle school in Los Angeles, California, Sep. 10, 2021.

Creating stability for students during COVID-19

While new programs implemented by the health and education ministries attempt to create stability in schools during the ongoing pandemic, teachers have their doubts about if it will be enough.

 KICKING OFF the new academic year at Jerusalem’s Pola school, September 1

Should parents help their kids do their homework or not?

Why do our children receive homework, and if we offer help do we actually harm them? A parenting instructor explains how to raise children to be "Independent learners.”

Boy reluctant to do his homework 370

Grapevine September 10, 2021: Crosswalk brouhaha

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy at the Max Rayne Hand in Hand School which teaches Arab and Jewish students.

5 helpful back-to-school tips from parenting coaches for your kids

Adapting to a new kindergarten is a complex challenge, often accompanied by crying, tantrums and regressive behavior. How can you make it better?

Children begin school in Jerusalem on November 1, 2020 after a lockdown.

Herzog lauds education system at opening of new school year

“We have a wonderful education system,” said Herzog as he lauded pre-school principals and their assistants for preparing the youngsters in their care for their first day in school.

 Israeli president Isaac Herzog and his wife visit first graders at the Inbalim school in Modi'in Maccabim Reut on the first day of the new academic year, on September 1, 2021