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Israeli School Principals Cut Digital Ties with Education Ministry Over Policy Disputes

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First reported by Channel 13 · 2 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli school principals' group Manhigim has cut digital ties with the Education Ministry and is boycotting its school year events to protest cuts in special education and sick leave policies. They warn these decisions, combined with a worsening teacher shortage, are creating a crisis that is driving principals to burnout and threatening the education system's future. Despite this, the school year is expected to start normally following a recent agreement with teachers' unions.

  • 01Manhigim principals' organization cuts digital ties with Education Ministry over policy cuts.
  • 02Protest targets special education funding cuts and sick leave policy changes.
  • 03Principals warn of worsening teacher shortages and crisis in schools.
  • 04Hundreds of principals are burning out and leaving their roles.
  • 05Talented future educational leaders are avoiding principal positions.
  • 06Despite tensions, school year opening is expected to proceed normally.

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CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew60 minutes ago
Israeli School Principals Cut Digital Ties with Education Ministry Over Policy Disputes
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Around 2,000 Israeli School Principals Halt Cooperation with Education Ministry Over Budget Cuts

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