Israeli Education Expert Calls for Decentralization and Long-Term Reform Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Globes · 1 day ago
What happened
Ahead of Israel's elections, education expert Shirly Rimon-Bracha warns the centralized education system is failing, urging gradual decentralization and a long-term national policy. She criticizes the Ministry of Education's control, highlights growing inequalities, and calls for political commitment to reform through a new public education council. Her foundation also promotes youth leadership and social cohesion amid rising societal divisions.
- 01Israeli education system is highly centralized, stifling creativity and autonomy among educators.
- 02Shirly Rimon-Bracha calls for gradual decentralization of educational management to local authorities.
- 03There is no long-term national education policy, causing instability and growing inequalities.
- 04Education Minister Yoav Kish is criticized for favoring ultra-Orthodox education and eroding public trust.
- 05Coalition to Save Public Education demands political commitment to a public education council and decentralization.
- 06Next Generation Foundation runs programs to address youth leadership and social cohesion amid rising societal divisions.
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