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2,000 Israeli School Principals Halt Cooperation with Education Ministry Over Crisis
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First reported by Maariv · 1 day ago
What happened
Around 2,000 Israeli school principals have ceased cooperation with the Education Ministry, protesting unresolved staffing shortages and systemic issues ahead of the school year. They are boycotting ministry events and digital data exchanges until their demands are addressed.
- 012,000 Israeli school principals announce boycott of Education Ministry before school year start.
- 02Principals refuse to attend ministry opening conferences and halt digital data sharing.
- 03Protest stems from staff shortages, scheduling changes, and lack of support for vulnerable education programs.
- 04Appeal to Education Minister Yoav Kish went unanswered, prompting escalation.
- 05Leaders organization co-chair Abigail Samin calls for ministry accountability and real solutions.
- 06Principals vow to continue pressure until substantial changes are made.
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