Education Ministry

The Reform budget: Are they hiding the truth?

Education Ministry denies funding Reform movement - but documents show ministry gives Reform tens of thousands of shekels a year.

LGBT group pressures preschools to drop 'Mom and Dad' references

Directive from anti-traditional-family group calls on preschools to refrain from references to 'mom and dad'.

Arab teacher threatened over photo-op with Bennett

Arab teacher who posted photo of herself with Education Minister faces harassment and threats.

Country of birth: Judea and Samaria

Parents enrolling children in first grade discover children's country of birth listed as 'Judea and Samaria' or 'Palesitnian Authority.'

Report: 30% of first graders use smartphones unsupervised

Education Ministry holds meeting to discuss solutions for students' access to unfiltered internet.

Likud Minister eyeing Bennett's job?

Gila Gamliel looking to step up to Education Ministry.

Principal summoned for having students meet Breaking the Silence

The principal of the Adam high school in Jerusalem was summoned for questioning after inviting Breaking the Silence to meet with students.

'Why is the government encouraging intermarriage in Israel?'

Anti-assimilation group slams report on gov't-sanctioned 'meetings' between Jewish youth and Arab students.

Principal who glorified terrorist suspended

The Education Ministry suspended the school principal who posed with soccer team next to a banner praising the terrorist who murdered two.

Bennett summons teachers who supported terrorism

Two teachers from eastern Jerusalem appear to have participated in show of support for Jerusalem terrorist.

40 percent more Arab teachers in Israeli public schools

Over three years, the number of public Israeli-Arab teachers has jumped from 420 to 588 - though not everyone is applauding the achievement.

Bennett: Germans are not just Nazis

Naftali Bennett plans for students in Israeli schools to learn about modern German culture - if Germany will teach about the real Israel.

Bennett declares next school year ‘unity of Jerusalem’

As the wave of terror continues in the capital, Education Minister decides to place emphasis on the unity of Jerusalem.

Teacher's Union to strike until 10 a.m. Wednesday

In junior high as well as high schools, teachers who are part of the teacher's union will strike due to unfulfilled promises.

AG probes ministry's disqualification of Jewish-Arab love novel

Weinstein opens probe into Education Ministry's decision after ACRI asserted it stemmed from 'anti-educational motives.'

Education Ministry backs away from ban of Jewish-Arab love novel

Education Ministry says Dorit Rabinyan's novel can now be studied in advanced literature classes, but not as part of general curriculum.

Left outraged as Bennett backs ban of pro-assimilation novel

Leftist MKs condemn Education Ministry's ban of novel depicting Arab-Jewish love. Minister Bennett: I back the professional echelon.

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'Right-wing lecturers are hiding in the closet'

Ronen Shoval of Academic Council says attack on Shaked from HUJI professors emblematic of leftist control over academia.

Novel banned from Israeli schools out of assimilation fear

Education Ministry disqualifies novel depicting Arab-Jewish love story for fear it threatens adolescents' 'Jewish identity.'

New civics textbook approved, Meretz head goes livid

Education Ministry gives final approval to new text for school system; leftist MK slams 'war declaration against pluralism, secularism.'

Two Arab educators dismissed for inciting against IDF

'Whoever thinks he can earn a salary from Israelis while encouraging their murder is dead wrong," Education Minister asserts.

Bennett Ranked Top Minister of the Year

A Knesset Channel poll found the public is most satisfied with the work of Education Minister and Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett.

Watch: 'High Fives' from Shimon Peres

Former Israeli President poses as high school student for video campaign promoting math, science education.

Bennett: Leadership Must Pursue National Objectives

Both Education Minister and former president stress the importance of students well-skilled in math for Israel's technological future.

Gideon Sa'ar Hinting Again at Political Return?

Former Likud minister says one day an Israeli prime minister will 'give expression' to education as Jewish state's biggest priority.

Bennett Dismisses Demands by 'Clueless' Artists

Education Minister says his decision to remove Culture Basket Committee chair for promoting pro-terror play is final.

'Why Wait 67 Years to Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten?

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says the program to teach Arab students Hebrew starting in kindergarten will help co-existence.

Bennett's Initiative: Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten

Minister unveils new $7.9 million plan starting next year, aiming to boost Hebrew to give Arabs better jobs and economic power.

Shades of Michelle Obama? Cake, Candy 'Out' at School Birthdays

Beginning this year, cake and candy are 'persona non grata' at birthday parties in Israeli schools.

Nearly Half of Israel's 'Best' Schools Religious, Figures Show

Almost half the state schools that qualified for “excellence awards” were from the religious sector, according to the Education Ministry.

Bennett: 'Discrimination Of Any Kind Unacceptable'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday met with organizations representing Israel's gay community.

Bennett Calls to Dissolve Culture Committee

Education Min. bemoans people 'deciding what art our children are exposed to;' says plays from Samaria theaters won't stand a chance.

School Strikes Take Israel By Storm

Classes cancelled in 70 Israeli towns and cities as students and parents continue to protest against overcrowding in the classroom.

Parents Launch School Strikes in 70 Cities

Parents protest overcrowding in the classroom by keeping kids home; Ed. Minister Bennett says 'parents are right, but strike not practical.'

Bennett: Do Not Hand Over More Territory

Education Min. opens up about reforms and thoughts on renewed Gaza fire, but refuses to disclose if he will support student trips to Hevron.

Bennett: Children Will Not See Terror Glorified Under My Watch

Responding to reports the theater committee will disobey him, Bennett threatens to remove terrorist play from the Culture Basket himself.

Bennett: Remove Terrorist Play from Culture Basket

Education Minister orders ministry's theater committee to discuss a new play depicting life story of convicted terrorist.

'Big Brother' Will Watch Israel's School Pupils

On Sunday, the Education Ministry issued a policy review increasing the use of surveillance cameras in schools.

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.

Confirmed: Netanyahu to Appoint Bennett Education Minister

After coalition crisis as Jewish Home walks out of talks, Likud tells party its request for education portfolio will be granted.

Likud MKs Irked by Possibility of Bennett as Education Minister

Senior Likud sources express fury at PM for giving Jewish Home's Bennett the Education Ministry and overlooking veteran Likud MKs.

Ex-Meretz Education Minister 'Disgusted' by Bennett Appointment

Sarid complains that 'extremist' Bennett appears headed for education ministry, claims he'll build Temple Mount yeshiva.

Galon: Bennett as Education Minister is 'Dangerous'

Meretz head warns against appointing Bennett as Education Minister, threatens to "drive him crazy".

Poll: Religious Zionists Want Jewish Home to Take Education

A poll shows that religious Zionist voters prefer to see Bennett as Education Minister.

Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for Us, for Israel

Education Minister perhaps even more important than Foreign Minister, claims MK Yinon Magal as coalition coalesces.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Shaked: Bennett Will Turn Education Ministry into Top Post

Jewish Home faction chair Ayelet Shaked talks coalition negotiations and Bennett's switch from foreign affairs portfolio to education.

Magal: Bennett Fell in Love with the Education Ministry

Jewish Home MK Yinon Magal explains Bennett's decision to give up on foreign affairs portfolio and ask for education, instead.

Piron Faces Backlash for Proposing Schools Teach 'Nakba Day'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar slams Piron for proposing Israel give legitimacy to day calling its own establishment a 'tragedy.'

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Leftist Tel Aviv Teacher in 'Disgusting' Election Loss Post

Responding to results, teacher wishes right-wing voters that they bury their loved ones, and get 'brutally raped in synagogues.'

Uri Ariel: We Want Education Ministry

MK Uri Ariel says that Jewish Home plans to ask for the Education portfolio in the new government.

Beit Shemesh: Court Rules Hareidi Girls Can Use Secular School

Court threw out a petition by the Education Ministry that sought to prohibit use by a hareidi school of a secular Beit Shemesh school.

Hareidi Secular Tensions Over Beit Shemesh School

Education ministry orders hareidi girl's school closed, after Ramat Beit Shemesh appropriated rooms for it in secular school 'illicitly.'

Back to School: 2,105,349 Begin the New Academic Year

New school year gets off to a mostly smooth start; schools in Taybeh remain closed to protest principle's murder.

CBS: Schools Getting Better, But Improvement is Spotty

Schools in Israel have improved over the past several years, but a lot of the improvement depends on where you live.

Low Teacher Pay is a Threat to National Security

Religious Schools' Budget 'Won't Be Cut'

Education Minister denies reports he's transferring money from religious to Arab schools, cites economic basis to decisions.

New Holocaust Curriculum Targets Kindergarten Students

The government plans to implement a new education program on the Holocaust in Israeli schools, for children from kindergarten up.

Lapid's Draconian Yeshiva Measure Still in Place

Despite Education Ministry promises, measure still penalizes yeshivas for any missing students, even those in reserve army duty.

Praise for Chabad Schools' Emphasis on Compassion

Deputy Minister: Chabad a model of how to teach giving, compassion, purpose.

Nation-wide Defense Drills Held In Israeli Schools

Education Ministry holds range of drills to prepare for emergency situation, with cooperation of IDF, police and MDA.