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Israeli Students Face Learning Gaps as School Year Ends Amid War and Pandemic Disruptions

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First reported by Walla · 10 hours ago

What happened

Israel's 2023-2024 school year ends after significant disruptions from war and pandemic closures, revealing severe learning gaps among students. National exam results show low proficiency levels, and efforts to extend learning or boost summer programs have fallen short. The education system faces ongoing challenges in addressing these deficits.

01Israeli students lost 21 school days this year due to war-related closures and other disruptions.
02National exam results show only 38% proficiency in native language, 22% in English, and 3% in science among ninth graders.
03Education Minister Yoav Kish attempted to withhold the poor exam results from the public.
04Despite increased advanced matriculation in some subjects, overall learning gaps remain wide.
05No extension of the school year was approved to help students catch up over summer.
06Over one billion shekels funded summer programs, but student participation was low.

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