 Netanyahu considering closing schools tomorrowPM holds consultations from Washington after Coronavirus Czar asks to close educational institutions beginning tomorrow instead of Friday. Are Israeli youth developing a rape culture?Thoughts at the start of the school year after the alleged gang rape in Eilat. Where do parents and educators go from here? Opinion. Peace without Education for Peace?The legacy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE is education fostering lethal weapons of mass instruction. That, too, must change. Opinion. How can we successfully pass on our Judaism through to the generations to come?After the Torah tells us to educate our children in the Shema prayer, it does not tell us how - or does it? Ontario pulls video called biased against Israel from online high school courseOntario pulls video called biased against Israel from online high school course. Students, parents to be reimbursed for canceled Poland tripsEducation Ministry to repay 10,000 students whose winter trips to Poland were canceled due to coronavirus. Netanyahu confirms: Summer school to continue through August 6Educational institutions will continue normal summer vacation activity barring major change in COVID-19 morbidity rates. Education Minister: No reason to close schoolsMinister Galant tells Knesset that coronavirus infection rates in educational institutions are now lower than in the general population. Education system to remain open through ThursdayPM Netanyahu, Alternate PM Gantz decide not to close summer camps and summer schools this week. A boon to Jewish Education from the US Supreme CourtJewish parents have been paying high tuition fees while their taxes fund the public school system. A landmark decision may change that. 127 schools closed as 347 test positive for COVID-19Number of students, educational staff who have tested positive for coronavirus rises to 347. Egalitarian Society, Jewish-styleThe Jewish way to acheve a fair and just society is based on Judaism's most basic value. Riots do not achieve it, study does. Education system to fully open SundaySchools to reopen except in areas with high morbidity rates. Students in grades 4 and above must wear masks. Middle schools likely to resume next weekEducation, Health Ministries agree on plan to resume classes for grades 4-10 for one to two days a week. Preschools partially reopen70% of children to be allowed to return to daycare. Children to return to preschool for half the week. Gradual return to school begins this morningGrades 1-3 and 11-12 return to the classroom in most localities. Some cities refuse to open schools. Health Ministry: Don't open kindergartensGovt. expected to approve reopening of elementary schools for this Sunday. Health Ministry says younger children have higher infection rate.Gradual return to school starting this SundayChildren ages 0-6 to return in small groups alternating days. Students in grades 1-3 to be in small groups of up to 15 students. Education system to open gradually starting SundayAnother step back to normal: Education system activity to be gradually resumed this Sunday, according to Netanyahu's discussion on issue. Back to school? Who, when, and how?Coronavirus Ministerial Committee to convene today to discuss how to begin resuming school studies. Lessons from the weekly Torah portion: Talk about intimate issues with your children!Rabbi Shlomo Sobol on what Torah portions Tazria-Metzora, and 'redundant' language, are trying to teach us about talking with our children. Rabbi Peretz: I decide on education, not the Health MinistryEducation Minister says decision to reopen schools rests with him, Health Ministry should not publicly discuss issue.How will Israelis return to school after Passover?Education Ministry presents plan to resume schools gradually following Passover, beginning with special education institutions. Israeli students to resume remote learningTeaching staff throughout the education system will receive full pay until the end of the Passover holiday. All schools may be cancelled over coronavirusPM Netanyahu meets with Education Ministry officials to discuss possibility of completely closing education system. The spirit prevailedDespite severe physical limitation, Uri Yitzhak Shachor became one of the prominent scholars in the Nahalat Yosef Yeshiva in Shavei Shomron. MK Margi: 'Damage from repeat elections will take years to fix'Shas' MK Margi says Min. Rafi Peretz is a 'dear man' but should resign, damage from elections will take 'several years' to fix. Save the West: US educatonal reform is crucialReports show US schools are not preparing new generations of Americans to understand basic US history, the virtue of freedom, and the stark difference between a free market and a government-dictated economy. What can we do to fix this? Yes to Judaic passing grades.Now.In general, students in Jewish schools should know their Jewish studies are a lifelong pursuit and that they belong. Most of 28 yeshivas checked flunk NYC secular studies reviewOnly two yeshivas of those reviewed provide substantial secular education, report says. The 'Unschooling' Movement: Letting children lead their learningIs a child who spends the day watching videos or playing in the backyard actually learning? Creating a Torah inspired life at Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya'You want to learn how to inspire yourself? First you need to learn how to learn by yourself!' 'The place you were born determines your future'Blue and White MK slams standardized test results showing gaps in academic achievement between low- and high-SES students. 'Israeli classrooms must be able to contain everyone'President Rivlin participates in first education conference of Bnei Akiva high schools, together with Makor Rishon. What the USA Could Learn from Israel’s Education SystemThe USA's educational system has serious problems and it can be improved by implementing changes modeled on the Israel’s education system. Muslim educator: Jews have a right to pray on Temple MountNahil Zoabi, school principal in Tamra, says that Temple Mount is sacred for all peoples, and Jews, too, should be allowed to pray there. Netanyahu: We will apply sovereignty to all settlementsPM Netanyahu, Education Minister Peretz visit Elkana school on first day of new school year. 'There will be no more Gush Katifs.' Education Minister: 'We won't allow Hezbollah to gain power'Rabbi Rafi Peretz meets with school principals in northern Israel, says Israel will not allow harm to its sovereignty. Democratic Union attacks education minister for teaching JudaismDemocratic Union party says Education Minister Peretz attempting to 'brainwash' children by expanding teaching of Jewish texts in schools. Nationality Law to be taught in schools starting this yearEducation Minister Rabbi Raffi Peretz says high school students to learn content of Nationality Law, debate which accompanied its passage.California: Ethnic studies curriculum 'singles out Israel'California’s proposed ethnic studies curriculum has ‘anti-Jewish bias,’ Jewish legislators say. Our intense focus on Torah Education is celebrated, yet it's flawedOur community's intense focus on Jewish Education is deservedly celebrated, but contains a flaw affecting educational continuity. The Jewish teacher education crisis In American schools todayJewish teachers are being terminated for prejudicial reasons and harrassed by discriminatory remarks. Save an Israeli educational farm for amazing misunderstood teensNachliel farm in Samaria offers therapeutic opportunities for at-risk youth to find themselves, grow, and reintegrate into society. Preparing today's teachers for tomorrow's studentsTalpiot College offers native English speakers chance to get their education degree and prepare them for a career in education in Israel. British chief Rabbi and sec. of education open new Jewish schoolBritish Chief Rabbi and Secretary of Education attend opening ceremony for new Yavneh Jewish Primary school in Britain. 80% of Israeli teachers say they're underpaidMost Israeli teachers believe schools are understaffed, more needs to be invested in special needs and disadvantaged students. German state to offer basic course in Judaism in public schoolsState of Saxony to launch basic course on Judaism for Jewish and non-Jewish students. 'Religious-Zionist education is in danger'Environmental Protection Minister Ze'ev Elkin warns budgets for religious Zionist schools could be in jeopardy if parties do not unite. "Education is important, but education alone is not enough"The National Week of Safe Surfing discussed the dangers that lurk on the internet with children and adults 'Free after-school programs for kids in southern Israel'Minister Bennett discusses the tense security situation in the South and its effect on children near Gaza Strip. Increase in students attending NY yeshivasNumber of students at Jewish day schools nearly equal to students at charter schools in New York State. Itamar sees record number of studentsMany outside community choose to send children to Itamar educational institutions where year opened with dramatic increase in students. Who's educating IDF officers?New video shows harsh statements by senior officials and lecturers at Mandel Institute that enjoys broad cooperation with IDF. 'Every child should be familiar with the tradition of Israel'Education Minister's son joins 167,000 other children on first day of first grade. 'Knowledge of tradition alongside academic excellence.' Education Minister: Most haredim want the core curriculumEducation Minister Bennett says most haredim want their children to learn English, math, but Ministry isn't prepared to provide it. Haredi parents spend the least on private tutorsLess haredi parents spend money on private tutors for their children, survey shows. |
