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Israeli Education Colleges Warn of Teacher Shortage Amid Quality and Retention Crisis

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 16 hours ago

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Three Israeli education college presidents warn of a national crisis in teaching, citing declining quality, high dropout rates, and insufficient support. They call for updated training programs and a policy shift to recognize teaching as a vital national role.

01Teacher training enrollment has declined in recent years, with fewer high-quality candidates.
02Dropout rates among new teachers have tripled in a decade, reaching 25% within three years.
03Teacher training programs must adapt to current educational and societal needs, including AI and online teaching.
04Focus is on developing 21st-century skills like critical thinking and emotional support capabilities.
05Educators today must act as leaders and emotional anchors for students facing prolonged crises.
06A national policy is needed to elevate teaching as a challenging and visionary profession with adequate support.

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