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New Study Ranks Israeli Teachers 17th Among OECD Countries in Skills Assessment
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First reported by Mako · 32 minutes ago
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A Shoresh Institution study finds Israeli teachers rank 17th out of 20 OECD countries in skills, with significant gaps in STEM and among Arab and ultra-Orthodox sectors. The research calls for reforms in teacher recruitment, training, and targeted investments to improve education quality.
- 01Israeli teachers rank 17th out of 20 OECD countries in PIAAC skill assessments.
- 0278% of Israeli teachers hold academic degrees, lower than the OECD average of 84%.
- 03Israeli STEM teachers score significantly lower than similarly educated professionals in other fields.
- 04Arab and ultra-Orthodox education sectors show the lowest teacher skill levels in Israel.
- 05Early childhood educators have the lowest skills; secondary teachers perform better but still below OECD averages.
- 06Experts urge reform in teacher recruitment, training, and focused investment in Arab and early childhood education.
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