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How did a second-grade test turn into a battle over children’s future
Hundreds of 7-year-olds will soon take the gifted test, but only a few will get in—leaving many disappointed. Why does this happen, and how can we cope?
AMIT educational network hosts Thanksgiving event at Jerusalem's Inbal Hotel
Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have been released, official says
Taxpayer-funded Swedish schools tied to Islamist extremist welfare fraud - report
What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack? - explainer
Here’s what to know about the recent wave of kidnappings and deadly attacks in Nigeria, who is behind them, and how the government is responding to the worsening security crisis.
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap over 200 Catholic school students, Christian association says
At least 227 students and teachers were kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria.
At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges, opportunities
"We are creating a new blueprint for Israel: one rooted in compassion, shared responsibility, and a belief that every child, no matter where they come from, deserves the tools to shape the future.”
Haifa Court indicts school custodian for rape of young security guard
Sexual offenses listed in the indictment were confirmed as rape, forcible indecent acts, and sexual harassment of a young security guard on her first day of work.
Trump administration announces steps in dismantling Education Department
It will "streamline federal education activities on the legally required programs, reduce administrative burdens, and refocus programs and activities to better serve students and grantees."
Jewish family settles discrimination case after gifted school expulsion
A Jewish family reached a settlement with a school in Virginia after their children were expelled amid complaints of persistent antisemitic bullying.
Gunmen kill vice principal, abduct female students in attack on Nigerian school
The assailants, armed with rifles and reportedly using coordinated tactics, stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town around 1 a.m. local time.
Asbestos contamination forces schools in Australia, New Zealand to close
Asbestos is a prohibited substance in Australia and New Zealand that can cause several types of cancer when its fibers are inhaled or ingested.
Israeli child hospitalized after leaving kindergarten bruised, parents claim police inaction
The five-year-old student was hospitalized after her parents received notification from an after-school program that the child was experiencing a "minor medical matter."
Holocaust jokes, 'Zionist' slurs: Mass. commission finds drastic rise of antisemitism in schools
The commission acknowledged that antisemitic incidents were likely to be drastically underreported, with Jewish students were further likely not to report incidents due to fear of retaliation.
Rhode Island superintendent on leave over handling of antisemitic hazing incident
The incident involved senior football players locking a Jewish freshman player in a bathroom, spraying disinfectant through the door, and shouting antisemitic slurs.