Ministry of Education
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ministry of Education, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Davidson Institute Launches Advanced Science Education in Haredi Schools in Beit Shemesh
Six Haredi schools in Beit Shemesh are joining a new program led by the Davidson Institute to provide advanced science and technology education tailored to their religious lifesty…
Five Key Steps to Strengthen Parent-Teacher Collaboration at School Year Start
Ahead of the new school year in Israel, parents and teachers are advised to strengthen cooperation through selecting committed parent representatives, transparent communication ab…
Israeli Educators Call for Revolutionary Changes in School Teaching Models
An Israeli math teacher urges a revolutionary reform of the education system to replace outdated classroom models with teamwork-focused, AI-enhanced, and socially integrative teac…
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes 400 Million Shekels in Coalition Funds to Ultra-Orthodox and Settlement Ministries
The Israeli Supreme Court froze 400 million shekels in coalition funds allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions and the Settlement Ministry, pending an explanation from officials…
Israeli Youth Graduate Without Essential Financial Literacy Skills, Experts Warn
Israeli high school students graduate well-versed in academics but lack essential financial literacy, including knowledge of social security, pensions, and employee rights. Expert…
Israel Must Restore Education Ministry's Authority to Ensure Equal Schooling
Israel's education system, funded with 97 billion shekels and serving over 2.5 million students, suffers from fragmented authority among the Ministry of Education, local authoriti…
Israeli Education Ministry Issues Key Guidelines Ahead of New School Year
The Israeli Ministry of Education has issued detailed rules for the 2023-2024 school year, clarifying payment obligations, accident insurance coverage, school start times, uniform…
Shoham Launches Pilot Program to Teach Math in Kindergarten for Future Graduates
Shoham is launching a pilot program to teach mathematical thinking in kindergartens next school year, supporting teachers with professional tools and aligning with Israel's STEM e…
Israel Ranks Last in Education Spending Efficiency Among Developed Countries
Israel spends the highest share of GDP on education among developed countries but ranks last in spending efficiency based on PISA test results. Despite reforms, Israeli students p…
Retired Colonel Rabbi Gideon Langman, Longtime IDF Brigade 8 Rabbi, Passes Away
Retired Colonel Rabbi Gideon Langman, longtime rabbi of IDF Brigade 8 and dedicated educator and volunteer, died on August 18, 2023. A Six-Day War combat medic and heritage office…
Israel Launches Pilot Program Placing Nurses in Elementary Schools Nationwide
Israel is launching a pilot program this September placing nurses in ten elementary schools nationwide to provide medical care and health promotion. The program targets schools wi…
Special Education Teacher Fired for Dragging 9-Year-Old Student and Permanently Banned from Civil Service
A special education teacher was immediately fired and permanently banned from civil service after dragging a 9-year-old student with disabilities, causing injury. She was previous…
Michal Chernovitzky Wins 2025 Quality Government Award for Advancing State-Run Haredi Education Stream
Michal Chernovitzky will receive a 2025 government award for founding the state-run Haredi education stream, Memach, which integrates core studies to improve workforce integration…
Report Reveals Overcrowded Infant Daycares and Economic Burden on Israeli Parents
A report by "Good Hands" reveals that Israeli infant daycares are overcrowded, underfunded, and impose a heavy financial burden on parents compared to OECD countries. The study ca…
Report Reveals Israel’s Early Childhood Education Lags Behind OECD with Critical Funding and Quality Gaps
A report by the "In Good Hands" coalition reveals Israel’s early childhood education suffers from severe underfunding and quality gaps compared to OECD countries, with only $1,225…
Three Former Teachers Return to Same Israeli School After Years Away
Three Israeli teachers who left the profession and moved abroad have returned to teach at their original school in Ashdod. One delayed his move due to COVID-19, later worked in re…
Nahariya Wins National Education Award for 2026 for Community and Emergency Response
Nahariya won the 2026 National Education Award for its comprehensive educational approach, including community engagement and support during emergencies. The award recognizes coll…
British Charity Under FBI Scrutiny Over Hamas Funding Allegations
A British Muslim charity faces investigation after an individual linked to it was charged by the US with funneling money to Hamas. UK authorities are probing four schools run by t…
Egyptian Educational Map Omits Israel, Labels Area as Palestine Amid Diplomatic Concerns
Egyptian media published a new high school map labeling Israel's territory as Palestine, omitting Israel's name despite the 1979 peace treaty. This has sparked diplomatic concerns…
Haifa Mayor Warns of Declining IDF Officer Standards Amid Education Violence Crisis
At a Haifa conference on education violence, Mayor Yona Yahav warned of declining standards in the IDF and stressed urgent reforms in education. Officials highlighted the crisis i…
New Agricultural Boarding School Opens Near Lebanon Border to Boost Local Farming and Security
The Adam VeAdama network is opening a new agricultural boarding school at Kibbutz Mitzuba near the Lebanon border, combining high school studies, IDF preparation, and agricultural…
17-Year-Old Leads Israel's National Student Council Ahead of School Year Start
Rotem Getreida, 17, begins his term as chair of Israel's National Student Council, addressing youth challenges from the pandemic, educational disruptions, and volunteer efforts. H…
Israel’s Inclusion Law for Special Needs Students to Continue Despite Ongoing School Challenges
Israel’s Inclusion Law for integrating special needs students into regular classrooms will continue into 2026 despite widespread challenges including violence and lack of resource…
Israeli Sailing Coach Wins Labor Court Case Over Unlawful School Transfer
Ilan Basik Teshtash, a longtime Israeli sailing coach and teacher, won a Tel Aviv Labor Court ruling overturning his transfer to another school. The court found his disciplinary h…
Israeli Teachers Union Chair Limits Parent Contact Via WhatsApp and Phone
Yaffa Ben-David, head of the Israeli Teachers Union, has restricted parents from using WhatsApp and phone calls to contact teachers, advocating for email communication to protect…
150 Girls at Kfar Chabad School Forced to Study Outdoors Amid Facility Crisis
About 150 girls at the Beit Chaya Mushka school in Kfar Chabad have been forced to study outdoors for three days after the school lost its building. The Ministry of Education and…
Beersheba Deputy Mayor Shimon Touboul Seals Alliances to Help Noam LeIsrael Pass Electoral Threshold
Shimon Touboul, Beersheba's deputy mayor and Noam LeIsrael candidate, announced upcoming alliances to help the party cross the electoral threshold, targeting disillusioned Haredi…
Givat Shmuel Council Criticizes Bnei Akiva Yeshiva Leadership Over Real Estate Focus
Givat Shmuel city council members condemned the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva Center's management for mismanaging funds and prioritizing real estate development over education. They expresse…
Religious Zionists Urged to Learn Humility From Ultra-Orthodox in IDF Draft Debate
Ahead of Israeli elections, the Religious Zionist community is urged to approach the ultra-Orthodox draft debate with humility and mutual respect. While Religious Zionists combine…
Israeli Haredi Education District Launches Professional Support for Special Needs in Small Yeshivas
Israel's Haredi education district is launching professional support for special education in small yeshivas and exempt institutions, providing tailored guidance while respecting…
Israel Relaunches Personal Contracts to Recruit 8,000 Teachers Amid Staffing Shortages
Israel has relaunched a program to hire up to 8,000 teachers on personal contracts with salaries up to 20,000 shekels, aiming to address severe teacher shortages before the new sc…
Israeli Parents Face Tough Choices After Children Identified as Gifted
Following the identification of gifted children in Israel, parents must decide between specialized gifted classes or pull-out day programs, balancing academic needs with social an…
Israeli Teachers Protest New 'Talent' Program Offering Higher Pay to External Hires
Israel's new 'Talent Program' offers higher salaries to external hires in education, causing veteran teachers to protest over pay disparities and fears of a two-tier workforce. Th…
Israel Enforces Nationwide Ban on Phones in Middle Schools for New Academic Year
Israel is imposing a strict ban on mobile phones in middle schools starting this school year, with some schools already testing restrictions. Enforcement challenges remain, and re…
Israeli Public Education Must Return to National Priority with Comprehensive Reform
Israel's public education system is at a critical low, facing teacher shortages, rising challenges, and lack of support. The article calls for urgent national prioritization, fair…
2,000 Israeli School Principals Rebel Against Education Ministry Ahead of New School Year
About 2,000 Israeli school principals from the "Leaders" organization are protesting against the Education Ministry's recent decisions, warning of worsening teacher shortages and…
Israel Ranks Fourth in Europe for Teen Social Media Addiction Amid Rising Screen Time
A new WHO-backed study shows Israeli teens’ social media addiction has nearly quadrupled since 2019, placing Israel fourth in Europe. The rise is linked to pandemic effects and on…
Israeli School Principals Escalate Protest Over Education Ministry Budget Cuts Ahead of New Year
Israeli school principals are protesting budget cuts by the Ministry of Education that affect special education and at-risk youth programs, demanding renewed dialogue and adequate…
Israel’s New Teacher Contracts Offer High Pay but Restrictive Conditions and Limited Impact
Israel’s Ministry of Education introduces a new personal contract track offering up to 19,500 shekels monthly for teachers, but restrictive conditions and limited scope raise doub…
Iranian Education Minister and Officials Take Exercise Break During Conference
The Iranian Minister of Education and top ministry officials were filmed exercising during a formal conference, a rare and amusing sight shared on social media.
Levinsky-Wingate College Launches Innovative Education Degrees Integrating AI and Inclusive Teaching
Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center in Israel offers innovative bachelor's degrees in education that integrate AI, inclusive teaching, and practical experience. Programs cover early…
New Guidelines Limit Night Messages to Teachers but Emphasize Parent-Teacher Partnership
The Israeli Ministry of Education introduced new rules banning nighttime messages to teachers to protect their private time. The article emphasizes that beyond setting boundaries…
Israeli Parties Outline Divergent Education Plans Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel's main political parties have unveiled education plans focusing on AI integration, ultra-Orthodox education reform, and teacher empowerment. Yi…
Israeli Student Stripped of Gold Medal After Displaying Flag at International Computer Science Olympiad
Yotam Budnik, an Israeli high school student, won gold at the International Olympiad in Informatics but was stripped of his official medal after displaying the Israeli flag, as Is…
Israeli Girls Underrepresented in Advanced STEM Studies and High-Tech Careers Despite Equal Ability
Despite similar academic abilities, Israeli girls are underrepresented in advanced STEM studies and high-tech careers due to societal and institutional barriers. Experts call for…
Jerusalem Court Orders Haredi Newspaper HaModia to Pay Damages Over Defamatory Article
A Jerusalem court ruled that the Haredi newspaper HaModia defamed four Ma'ale Amos residents by questioning their religious identity in a kindergarten dispute article, ordering th…
Israel’s Education Ministry Enforces Ban on Teachers with Palestinian Academic Degrees
Israel’s Education Ministry has started enforcing a law banning teachers with academic degrees from Palestinian Authority institutions, following a Knesset bill passed in January…
Israeli Physics Teacher Fired for Inappropriate Sexual Comments to Students
An Israeli middle school physics teacher was fired and banned for five years after admitting to making inappropriate sexual and gender-related comments to students, creating a har…