School Opening

Man convicted of assault on Jews to speak at Tel Aviv school

A man who assaulted Jews in Jerusalem has been invited to speak at the opening event of a Tel Aviv school.

Education Ministry Director examines opening schools on Hanukkah

Education Ministry Director says budget required to run schools on Hanukkah, but notes there is good response to move on part of teachers.

Agreed: 5th-6th grades back to school next week

PM and DM agreed return to school to take place next Tuesday only in 'green' localities.

NYC delays start of school year to allow more prep time

Instruction supposed to begin on Sept. 10 will be delayed until Sept. 16.

Kindergartens and schools will open from 7:30 in the morning

Education Minister Galant: Morning rush hour bottleneck is health and transport hazard, making it difficult for parents, educational staff.

Back to school:

Final procedure: 3 days in kindergarten, 3 at home

Ahead of Sunday opening, Ministry publishes kindergarten gradual return model: 3 days kindergarten learning, 3 days home learning.

Prof. Shuki Shemer:

'Children's role in spreading contagion is zero'

Former Health Ministry Director supports decision to open schools, but points out another week might be worth wait.

Education Ministry announces back-to-school plan

Education Ministry publishes outline for 1st-3rd graders and preschoolers; return scheduled for this Sunday.

Zionist yeshivot return-to-routine model ready

Solutions for returning to routine at higher yeshivot being considered, while maintaining precautionary rules and Health Ministry approval.

Prime Minister confirms:

Gradual return to school starting this Sunday

Children 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 Sunday

Another step back to normal: Education system activity to be gradually resumed this Sunday, according to Netanyahu's discussion on issue.

Israel's Children Return to School

About 2,130,000 children began the new school year. About 150,000 are starting first grade.

Hershkowitz Promises Lower Yeshiva Fees

Jewish Home head says Netanyahu promised to lower cost of education in yeshivas, ulpanas.

Hurricane Irene Delays School Openings in Eastern US

As Israeli children return to schools fortified against Gaza rocket attacks, some U.S. students are still delayed by a hurricane's terror.