Violence against teachers

Israeli teachers delay school opening following extreme violence, harassments by students

"Violence against teaching staff is becoming an everyday phenomenon that we must not normalize," Teachers Union Chairman Michael Pinto said in a statement on Monday.

 View of an empty classroom at a school in Tel Aviv, during a general strike of some Municipalities and local authorities, on May 15, 2023.
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 An empty classroom.

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Teachers push back against violence in schools

In the past month alone, there have been reports of violence both against teachers and against other pupils in Netanya, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Classroom

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Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]

Nationwide teachers' strike cancelled following Court injunction

The education ministry issued a statement in response saying that it sympathizes with the teachers but believes a strike is not the proper way to resolve the issue.

Teachers protest outside of the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv

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Teachers protest outside of the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv

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The teachers are asking for an immediate increase in their starting monthly salary to NIS 8,000 and raises of NIS 1,000 to 2,000 per month for senior teachers.

Classroom

Advancement of violence protection bill leads teachers to cancel planned strike

The strike was announced when a teacher was knocked unconscious by a pupil with a metal rod.

A HIGH SCHOOL is seen in southern Jerusalem’s Beit Safafa neighborhood.

Secondary schools to strike Sunday after student knocks teacher unconscious

The student in Tel Sheva struck the teacher in the head with a metal rod.

High school students spend time together after class.