Israeli Education Ministry Honors Arab Israeli Principal
The Israeli Ministry of Education held a national awards ceremony in Jerusalem on Monday, September 7, 2026, to honor recipients of the National Education Award for the 2026 academic year. Among those recognized was Nawal Kanaaneh-Alimi, principal of Ibn Sina Preparatory School in Kafr Qara, who received the award in the "Pioneering Principals" category for her distinguished educational career and leadership.
The ceremony was attended by Education Minister Yoav Kisch, the Ministry's Director General, Haifa District Director Ms. Sicial Cohen, and Ms. Sina Zahalka, coordinator of Arab inspection in the Haifa district, along with other educational officials and leaders. A delegation from the Kafr Qara municipality, including Mayor Adv. Firas Ahmed Badhi and Head of the Education Department Sultan Ismail, also attended to celebrate the achievement.
The Kafr Qara municipality expressed pride in Kanaaneh-Alimi's award, highlighting it as a significant accomplishment for the city and its entire education system. They praised her dedication and leadership in enhancing the educational environment and improving the quality of teaching, reaffirming the municipality's commitment to investing in education.
This award adds to the growing list of national and district accolades earned by the Kafr Qara education sector in recent years, attributed to the outstanding leadership of its educators. The municipality extended its congratulations to Principal Kanaaneh-Alimi, wishing her continued success and further achievements for the entire Kafr Qara education community.
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