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PISA Test Results Loom as Education Ministry Denies Responsibility

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First reported by Kan News · Aug 31, 2026

What happened

Ahead of the release of international PISA test results, Israeli education officials are reportedly preparing to deflect blame for anticipated poor student performance. Meanwhile, hundreds of teachers were approved for early retirement just before the school year began, causing last-minute staffing issues for principals.

  • 01PISA test results are due next week, with ministry officials anticipating poor performance.
  • 02Education Ministry officials are reportedly preparing to deny responsibility for results.
  • 03Hundreds of teachers received early retirement approval just before the school year.
  • 04Principals criticize the ministry's slow process for approving early retirements.
  • 05Teacher shortages are attributed to the ministry's administrative failures.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsMinistry of Education, Ministry of Finance, Manehigim
PlacesJerusalem

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew7 days ago
PISA Test Results Loom as Education Ministry Denies Responsibility
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 31, 2026
Israel Braces for Poor PISA Test Scores Amidst Controversy

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