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Israel's Education System Under Fire Amidst Declining PISA Scores
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By ניר קיפניס
What happened
Israel's education system is under scrutiny for declining PISA scores despite high investment, with critics blaming systemic issues like poor infrastructure, political appointments, and teacher quality over student ability.
- 01Israel invests more in education than any OECD nation but sees declining student performance.
- 02Overcrowding, high student-teacher ratios, and poor infrastructure plague the system.
- 03Political appointments and a focus on seniority over merit weaken educational leadership and teaching.
- 04The system is criticized for rewarding tenure instead of achievement among educators.
- 05Parents' attitudes and a lack of respect for teachers are also cited as contributing factors.
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