Israel Launches National Program to Attract North American Teachers Amid Shortage
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
Israel has launched a national program to attract teachers from the US and Canada to address a growing shortage in key subjects. The initiative, modeled after a successful doctors' immigration program, will support candidates from pre-immigration through integration into schools by 2027-2028. It includes job fairs, professional recognition, and ongoing support to strengthen the Israeli education system.
- 01Israel launches a program to attract North American teachers to address shortages in key subjects.
- 02The initiative follows the success of a similar program for immigrant doctors started in 2024.
- 03Hundreds of teachers will be integrated into schools by the 2027-2028 academic year.
- 04The program offers pre-immigration certificate recognition and post-arrival professional support.
- 05Job fairs and webinars will be held across North America to recruit and prepare candidates.
- 06A database will connect teachers with schools, and mentoring will aid integration after arrival.
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