Yoav Kisch
Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorial
Only 3% of ninth-grade students who took Israel’s national science exam reached the high standard set by the Education Ministry. More than half were reportedly at a low or medium-low.
Israel to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms
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School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms
Education Ministry to investigate dropping STEM test scores
Israel's Education Minister has ordered a review after the country dropped 14 places in international math and science rankings.
Israel's high school students skip class as threats of further strikes ramp up
Students began a strike of their own, initiated by Israel's National Student and Youth Council and the National Parent Leadership.
UTJ threatens Knesset boycott amid Education funding standoff
United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has threatened to boycott the Knesset plenum until their concerns over Haredi education funding are addressed.
School year at risk: Teachers' strike will impact 2.4 million students
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Education Ministry to introduce mandatory Hebrew tests for Israeli Arab students
Israel's Education Ministry introduces the "Hebrew for Life" program for Arabic-speaking students to improve their language proficiency and integration into Israeli society and its job market.
Amid war, Israeli educators should focus on social-emotional learning - opinion
Every Israeli child has been deeply affected by the war. Educators must focus on social-emotional learning to support them.
Haredi schools to enter new salary agreement despite finance and justice ministry reservations
Israel's Education Minister plans to implement new regulations for major haredi school systems despite unresolved concerns from finance and justice ministries.
Govt approves two new candidates for Council for Higher Education amid claims of politicization
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Ministers approve Netanyahu proposal to adapt 2022 haredi conscription law
Attorney General: Not relevant to today's reality, lacks 'factual professional foundations'