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Israeli Educator Urges Parents to Support Social-Emotional Programs in Ultra-Orthodox Schools

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 21 hours ago

What happened

An Israeli educator highlights his daughter's initiative for a "Friendship Day" at her ultra-Orthodox school, using it to call for greater parental support of social and emotional education programs. He critiques costly but superficial activities in girls' schools and the lack of social programs in boys' schools, urging parents to collaborate with social coordinators to improve students' emotional connection to their community and values.

  • 01An eight-year-old girl's request for a "Friendship Day" reveals gaps in ultra-Orthodox social education.
  • 02Girls' schools spend heavily on flashy activities with little lasting educational value.
  • 03Boys' schools often lack structured social programs and focus mainly on academics.
  • 04Social-educational coordinators play a key role in fostering students' emotional and social development.
  • 05Parents are urged to engage with schools and support meaningful social initiatives.
  • 06Parental involvement helps children value community and strengthens educational impact.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Educator Urges Parents to Support Social-Emotional Programs in Ultra-Orthodox Schools
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew21 hours ago
Israeli Educator Urges Parents to Support Social-Emotional Programs in Haredi Schools

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