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New Study Finds Israeli Teachers Rank Low in OECD Skill Comparison

How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

New Study Finds Israeli Teachers Rank Low in OECD Skill Comparison
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By אביחי חיים

First reported by Mako · Aug 26, 2026

What happened

A Shoresh study shows Israeli teachers rank 16th out of 19 OECD countries in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, with notable gaps in education levels and within Israel's own education streams. Experts call for reforms in teacher recruitment and training.

  • 01Israeli teachers rank 16th out of 19 OECD countries in key skill areas.
  • 02Teachers scored lower than OECD peers in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
  • 0378% of Israeli teachers hold academic degrees, below the OECD average of 84%.
  • 04Early childhood teachers have the lowest skill levels among Israeli educators.
  • 05Significant skill gaps exist between Arab, Haredi, state, and state-religious education sectors.
  • 06Shoresh president calls for reform in teacher recruitment, training, and compensation.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsShoresh Institution, OECD
PlacesIsrael, Italy, Latvia, Poland

Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
New Study Finds Israeli Teachers Rank Low in OECD Skill Comparison
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Israeli Teachers Rank Among Lowest in Developed Countries in Skills Assessment
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
New Study Finds Israeli Teachers Among Lowest Educated in Developed Countries
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 26, 2026
New Study Finds Israeli Teachers' Skills Among Lowest in OECD, Especially in STEM Subjects
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Study Finds Israeli Teachers’ Skills Lag Behind OECD Peers, Especially in Math and Science
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 26, 2026
New Study Ranks Israeli Teachers 17th Among OECD Countries in Skills Assessment
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
New Study Finds Israeli Teachers Rank Low in Basic Skills Among Developed Countries
N12Center · HebrewAug 26, 2026
New Study Finds Israeli Teachers Rank Low in Basic Skills Among Developed Countries

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