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The silent Intifada in American schools

Anti-Israel activists amplify voices in US K-12 education, pushing radical agendas via ethnic studies, rewriting history, and fostering antisemitism, sparking resistance among parents and educators.

By BRANDY SHUFUTINSKY
10/07/2024

Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

The lawsuit has longstanding precedent on its side: In 1980, the US Supreme Court ruled that a Kentucky state law mandating the Ten Commandments in all classrooms was unconstitutional.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
25/06/2024

10 mind-blowing reasons Trump thinks Norway’s schools are better

These elements make the Norwegian education system not just unique, but also highly effective in preparing students for life and work.

Israeli high schoolers' FIRST robotics victory shows hope for the Jewish state

Israel’s Education Ministry is criticized almost daily for its failings. Let’s recognize that there are many terrific schools, with equally terrific kids and inspired teachers.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
14/06/2024

Solving Jewish day school teacher shortage with professional development

It is safe to say that recruiting, supporting, and retaining excellent teachers are truly among the most urgent challenges facing Jewish day schools today.

By NINA BRUDER
10/06/2024

'Our mission is getting Jewish schools to a higher academic level'

Yael Foundation head speaks at Jerusalem Post Conference in New York.

Most likely to antagonize Jewish students this spring: High school yearbooks

This year, Jewish students have seen their photos replaced and celebrations of Hamas's October 7 in their yearbooks.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
07/06/2024

Controversial Oct. 7 yearbook quote spurs school to apologize and investigate incident

A yearbook entry quoting a student expressing happiness over a Hamas attack prompted Glenbrook High School to apologize and launch an investigation.

Toronto community escorts Jewish kids after they receive death threats from fellow schoolmates

The massive turnout was due to a Jewish kid being pushed and shoved and being told that his attackers would "do to him what Hamas did to Israel."

18/05/2024

Why do students cheat in online exams and how can it be discouraged?

Psychologists at the University of Cologne in Germany have studied how students’ individual needs, conceptions, and reasons relate to cheating behavior in online exams. 

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