Israel Sees 9% Rise in Special Education Students Ahead of New School Year
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Calcalist · 5 hours ago
What happened
Ahead of the 2023-2024 school year, Israel's Education Ministry reported a 9% rise in special education students to over 418,000 and ongoing teacher shortages, though improved from earlier in the year. Minister Yoav Kisch highlighted budget disputes over special education funding and plans to integrate AI in schools. Protests by school principals occurred during the readiness briefing, while the ministry also addressed school violence and parental support programs.
- 01Special education students in Israel rise 9% to 418,385, 16% of all students.
- 02Teacher shortage reduced from 3,000 in May to 800 before school starts.
- 03Education system prepares for 2.611 million students in 27,757 institutions.
- 04Minister Kisch calls for 15 billion shekels initial budget for special education reforms.
- 05AI integration and financial literacy programs planned for upcoming school year.
- 06School principals protested unaddressed concerns during Knesset briefing.
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