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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Education Minister Yoav Kisch Criticized for Transparency Failures

Israel's Education Minister Yoav Kisch faced criticism for a significant increase in processing times for freedom of information requests, alongside an alleged attempt to suppress unfavorable national test results.

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What happened

  1. 01Education Minister Kisch's ministry increased fulfilled information requests but with significant delays.
  2. 02An attempt to suppress national test results showing poor student performance was reportedly made.
  3. 03The Attorney General ordered the release of the suppressed test data.
  4. 04Processing times for information requests have more than doubled.
  5. 05RAMA's CEO stated withholding data hinders public understanding and school improvement.

While the ministry now fulfills more requests, the delays have lengthened considerably, and the attempt to withhold exam data was only reversed after the Attorney General intervened.

Translated and summarized by baba from Shakuf, the latest report. Read Shakuf’s original

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