Education

The 'Unschooling' Movement: Letting children lead their learning

Is a child who spends the day watching videos or playing in the backyard actually learning?

'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.

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!'

'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 System

The 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 Mount

Nahil 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 settlements

PM 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 Judaism

Democratic 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 year

Education 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 flawed

The Jewish teacher education crisis In American schools today

Preparing today's teachers for tomorrow's students

Talpiot College offers native English speakers chance to get their education degree and prepare them for a career in education in Israel.

Save an Israeli educational farm for amazing misunderstood teens

Nachliel farm in Samaria offers therapeutic opportunities for at-risk youth to find themselves, grow, and reintegrate into society.

British chief Rabbi and sec. of education open new Jewish school

British Chief Rabbi and Secretary of Education attend opening ceremony for new Yavneh Jewish Primary school in Britain.

80% of Israeli teachers say they're underpaid

Most 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 schools

State 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 yeshivas

Number of students at Jewish day schools nearly equal to students at charter schools in New York State.

From far and wide:

Itamar sees record number of students

Many outside community choose to send children to Itamar educational institutions where year opened with dramatic increase in students.

New video:

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 curriculum

Education 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 tutors

Less haredi parents spend money on private tutors for their children, survey shows.

First crane seen in hills of Samaria

Crane brought for new construction in yeshivat Chitzim. Yeshiva Director: 'Great excitement in education and building country.'

Will New York force yeshiva students to study secular subjects?

Lawsuit aims to stop exemption for NY yeshiva students on learning secular subjects.

Generation's mission: Connect all world's Jews

First-ever conference for leading Jewish schools attended by over 150 principals from 31 countries.

Knesset grants academic credits to IDF reservists

Bill to grant 2 academic credits to students who serve in the reserves passes overwhelmingly.

Israel allocates $2.48 million to Jewish Agency school program

Jewish Agency's Global School Twinning Network pairs Israeli schools with Jewish schools in the Diaspora.

Watch: Meeting the Jewish young women who educate in Tunis

Zionist Organization Deputy Chairman meets Jewish teachers in Tunis, talks with them about Zionism, immigration, family, yearning for Israel

Education minister: We've saved Israel

Education Minister Bennett says campaign to raise number of students doing five points in math 'saved' the startup nation.

How day schools are making Jewish learning fun

Judaic studies teachers are making text-based learning come alive with simple yet unique games.

New Connecticut law requires Holocaust ed in state high schools

Joins Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and California requiring genocide education.

Miriam Peretz's Israel Prize speech to be taught in school

Bennett: speech given by Israel Prize winner who lost 2 sons in combat about choosing life to be taught in Israeli schools.

Contending with educational challenges in an age of uncertainty

Here’s how learning from afar keeps you close to Jewish education. Melton Centre for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University’s 1 Year MA E

Satmar Rebbe: They think we're like the Taliban

Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum praises New York State Senator for preventing forcing of secular subjects on hasidic schools.

'Having female terrorist leaders is proof of gender equality'

Palestinian Authority secretary says female terrorist leaders proves there is gender equality.

London rabbis plan day of prayer against 'education coercion'

Haredi rabbis calls on community to pray as secular organization attempts to force left-wing curriculum on haredi schools.

Croatia learns from Israel how to work with gifted children

Israeli representatives participate in a conference in Croatia, together with 400 educational staff from Croatia and abroad.

Murder in America’s schools

Specialization or diversity in education - and life

Minorities' poor health care harms childrens' learning ability

800 million people spend at least 10% of household budget on health care expenses.

Jerusalem Arabs concerned over schoolbooks

Parents, religious leaders, and PA officials band together protesting Israel's proposed changes to the PA curriculum of incitement.

Teacher's strike cancelled

Tel Aviv District Labor Court rules teachers cannot strike tomorrow over sick day rules when issue was only just raised.

Iraqi Jews’ expulsion highlighted at UK Limmud learning festival

2,500 people attend British cultural event, where 1 of the most popular events was a screening of film about Iraqi Jewish community.

PA against moderating UNRWA school curriculum

PA official meets with Arab Workers' Union in UNRWA, promises to work to thwart implementation of a less extremist curriculum.

Breaking the Silence banned from meeting students

Parents furious after Education Ministry bans high schoolers from meeting with radical anti-Israel organization.

Knesset to host meeting on pre-marriage education

Advocacy group Together in Happiness to host meeting at Knesset on the importance of pre-marriage education.

PA: Education in Jerusalem is a top priority

'Education' official says PA will continue to thwart attempts to 'Israelize' educational sector.

Polish historian who said Nazi invasion not so bad honored

Polish Education Minister awards medal 'for special merits for education' who said Nazi invasion 'was not so bad for Jews.'

'Children belong to the government, it's not a private matter'

Women's organizations push government to offer free preschool for babies over three months, mandatory schooling for those over three years.

Religious parents happier with school system

New poll shows more religious parents happy with their child's school than secular parents, quarter of Israeli parents dissatisfied.

Bennett dismisses 'anti-religionization' campaign

Education Minister: Israeli children should know who Natan Sharansky and Maimonedes are.

Combating assimilation: The fight for American Jewish youth

New middle school curriculum offers students a way to connect to Israel and their Jewish roots.

Pilot program allows Israeli students to graduate a year early

Program adds an extra month to first 3 years of high school so students can volunteer for a year or attend college earlier.

Yad Vashem, Serbian government sign historical agreement

Serbian teachers studying in Yad Vashem receive full accreditation for participation in seminars.

Watch: Little Jihadi girl with gun wants to marry Jew-killer

Palestinian Arab education raising generation to idealize murder.