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
Two winners declared in Int’l Bible Quiz
Yishai Eisenberg, 15, from New Jersey and Elior Babian, 16, from Beit Shemesh share honors in competition's jubilee year.
Expert: Piron's plan may hurt student's motivation
It is possible that Piron’s plan to cut the number of exams may lower student motivation, says expert.
Sa’ar hands over Education Ministry to Piron
“I can say today, that I have reached the top of my dreams,” Yesh Atid's Piron says as he enters his new position.
Cutting higher education to the bone
Borderline views: Last week, all of Israel’s universities had a two-hour cessation of studies in protest against the planned cuts.
Think about it: The new government, full half of the cup
There are quite a few aspects of this government, for someone like myself to feel positive about.
March 17: Waiting for Obama
“Does this look like an apartheid state?”
Yesh Atid deal calls for school curriculum reform
Soon-to-be Education Minister, Shai Piron to formulate new elementary school curriculum, according to coalition deal.
Haredim denounce ‘hateful’ and 'evil' new gov't
UTJ MK Gafni accuses incoming Education Minister Shai Piron of trying to harm haredi education system.
Piron’s plan: More education, fewer exams
New education minister plans overhaul of "failing education system," making it less achievement-oriented.
Yesh Atid no.2 in 2002: Don't sell houses to Arabs
Possible Yesh Atid candidate for education minister says advice was halachic answer, and it doesn't represent his views.