Shai Piron
Shai Piron has a new address: Sderot student dorms
Piron is taking a novel approach to his new role, and will spend a few days a week living in student dorms so as to be part of the urban community.
Yesh Atid MK Piron to quit Knesset; Stern to take his place
Israeli, Arab politicians in heated debate over teaching Nakba narrative to Israeli students
Yesh Atid’s education platform addresses overcrowding, need for more teachers
PM’s Bible study group touches on God’s promise of Israel to the Jews
When Education Minister Shai Piron alluded to the commentary in passing, Netanyahu urged – jokingly – for him to continue.
With rockets falling on South, education minister says school will start on time
Ramat Hanegev mayor: School will give children of South feeling of normalcy, instead of staying home afraid.
Angry Israelis demand ouster of education minister over anti-gay remarks
Education Minister Shai Piron told a religious newspaper over the weekend that same-sex couples do not constitute families.
'We don't need no education': An open letter to Education Minister Piron
Our current crop of Israeli youth are often found lacking somewhat in the realms of motivation, having a hard-working mentality, and general social awareness/capability
'School of Summer' program to kick off next week amid sharp criticism
Haredim, Arabs say program discriminates against schools that are not part of state school system.
Piron says all Jewish denominations must be heard in Israel's public debate
Opposition among the haredi and national-religious to inclusion of non-Orthodox denominations in religious life remains strong.
High school students begin summer vacation
"The holiday provides an opportunity to realize all the life skills acquired in school," Education minister says.
Piron: Vision of State of Israel ‘not complete’ without Hebron, Nablus
Education minister says, “we cannot reduce Greater Israel, we cannot continue to agree to the shrinking and narrowing of the great vision.”
Education Ministry and Wikipedia collaborate to write content for the internet site
Wikimedia Foundation chair hopes joint venture with Israel will serve as example for other education systems around the world.
Council projects drop in Jewish students pursuing higher education
Trajtenberg says the next 5 years will reflect a decrease of some 50,000 Jewish students, aged 20 to 30, pursuing academic degrees.
Borderline Views: Rethinking the role of universities in Israel
We require a totally fresh look at the ways in which universities are managed and how they define their priorities.