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Israeli Schools Welcome 2.6 Million Students Amid Teacher Shortages and Border Region Growth

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Approximately 2.6 million Israeli children returned to school for the new academic year amidst challenges including teacher shortages and growth in Gaza border communities. New educational initiatives focus on STEM, AI, and resilience.

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2.6 million Israeli children returned to school Tuesday for the new academic year.
The education system faces a shortage of 31,000 teachers nationwide.
Gaza border communities see significant enrollment growth and infrastructure investment.
New programs focus on STEM, AI, financial literacy, and student resilience.
Israel aims to rank among the top 10 in international STEM assessments by 2029.

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Israel's education system faces a nationwide shortage of approximately 31,000 teachers.per Central Bureau of Statistics
Israeli teachers rank at the bottom of the OECD in qualifications and fluency in areas including literacy, numeracy and problem-solving.per A recent study
A key goal of the “Israel Realia” STEM reform is to “return Israel to the top 10 in the TIMSS (International Mathematics and Science Study) international assessments by 2029.”per Education Ministry

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