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
Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools
School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms
Holocaust education in Israeli high schools becomes non-mandatory following Oct. 7
The Education Ministry clarified that this decision would currently only be valid for the 2024 school year if it were to come to fruition.
Israel's education minister plans Yad Vashem-like October 7 memorial center
The research center would be led by professionals, and the long-term aim would be to educate future generations.
Grapevine November 7, 2023: Disappearance of the man next door
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Education minister urges int'l higher education bodies to condemn Hamas
"It is our duty to make sure that we convey the right message and clearly denounce the unspeakable atrocities perpetrated by Hamas and Hamas itself."
Israel's Education Ministry working for stable return to schools amid war
The ministry has already opened 40% of schools that are allowed to have on-site teaching according to the Home Front Command's instructions.
'Detached from Israel, Zionism': National Library swaps logo amid public fury
The library announced the change to its logo on Wednesday from the original, which featured a minimalist rendition of a book in the colors of the Israeli flag.
Back to school in pictures: Israel's prominent figures go to class
Israel's students and their parents and leaders all went back to school on Friday, kicking off the 2023-2024 school year.
Israeli minister aims to oust Yad Vashem Holocaust museum chair
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has accused the Yad Vashem Chairman of allowing unauthorized parties to vote at board meetings.
2.5 million Israeli students return to school after teachers' strike averted
Teachers' salaries will be raised by NIS 2,000 a month and an additional 2,000 teachers are being recruited to help fill the nationwide shortage.
Education Min. faces protests after curriculum includes judicial reform
Protest groups accused the Education Ministry of including anti-liberal content and promotion of judicial reform in educational curricula.
