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Thousands of Children Face Stay-at-Home Strike as Haredi Kindergarten Networks Threaten Shutdown
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 days ago
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What happened
Haredi kindergarten networks in Modi'in Illit and Beitar Illit have threatened not to open the next school year unless the government resolves a funding crisis. The networks and about 150 veteran teachers say the Education Ministry's system makes experienced staff too costly and is driving layoffs and closures.
- 01Network leaders warned of a full kindergarten shutdown in Modi'in Illit and Beitar Illit.
- 02Hundreds of teachers face layoffs and dozens of branches are at risk of closure.
- 03The managers demand immediate implementation of Ofek Hadash funding for kindergartens.
- 04About 150 veteran teachers appealed to ministers and lawmakers for intervention.
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