Haredi Schools Poised to Become Israel's Largest Educational Stream by 2030
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
A new study by public policy expert Eli Morgenstern projects that Haredi schools will become Israel's largest educational stream by 2030, overtaking secular Hebrew-language public schools in first-grade enrollment. Between 2023 and 2026, secular enrollment fell by 12% while Haredi enrollment rose by 11%. Combined Haredi and Arab education could represent over half of first graders by 2030. Morgenstern suggests expanding state-run Haredi education to address integration challenges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Haredi schools are projected to become Israel's largest educational stream by 2030, surpassing secular schools.
- First-grade enrollment in secular schools fell 12% from 2023-2026, while Haredi enrollment rose 11%.
- By 2030, Haredi and Arab education combined could account for over half of Israel's first graders.
- The trend is already visible in preschools, with Haredi and Arab children's share rising to nearly 50%.
- Expert Eli Morgenstern calls for expanding state-run Haredi education with greater government oversight.
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