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Ministry of Education

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ministry of Education, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

General1 hour ago

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…

General5 hours ago

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…

General10 hours ago

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An Israeli math teacher urges a revolutionary reform of the education system to replace outdated classroom models with teamwork-focused, AI-enhanced, and socially integrative teac…

Politics1 day ago

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…

General1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago

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…

General1 day ago·2 outlets

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…

General2 days ago

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…

General2 days ago

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…

General2 days ago

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…

Health2 days ago

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…

Security2 days ago

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…

General2 days ago

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…

General3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

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…

General3 days ago

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…

General3 days ago

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…

Security3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

General5 days ago

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…

General5 days ago

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…

General6 days ago

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…

General6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

General6 days ago·3 outlets

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…

General6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

General7 days ago

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…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 18, 2026

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…

HealthAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026·3 outlets

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…

GeneralAug 17, 2026·2 outlets

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…

GeneralAug 17, 2026

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.

GeneralAug 17, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 16, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

SecurityAug 16, 2026

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…