schools

All schools to reopen, starting Sunday

Following Home Front Command's changes to directives, Education Minister Yoav Kisch declares all educational institutions fully open and functioning as usual, beginning Sunday.

Giant weapons stockpile discovered in Lebanese school

IDF soldiers locate more than 130 weapons belonging to Hezbollah terror organization in southern Lebanon school.

In first:

Gur hasidic schools resume on day after Passover

Gerrer hasidim resume school on Thursday, in unusual move for haredi schools.

Education Ministry to push expanding 'summer school' program

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces new summer program for middle schools, expansion of existing 'summer school' program for elementary school students.

Many cities announce return to school tomorrow

Even before the Home Front Command announced any change in its guidelines, many municipal authorities already independently declared a return to educational activity starting tomorrow.

Education Min.: Schools won't reopen this week

As Passover break nears its end, Education Ministry says initial return to school will be in line with pre-Passover model; next week's schedule to be determined later this week.

Connecticut school disciplines students over antisemitic posts

Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media.

The plan to bring kindergartens and daycares back

The emerging plan after the Passover holiday: daycare centers, kindergartens, and schools in communities with medium-to-high risk levels will be able to resume operations under strict protective restrictions.

Jewish charter school backers sue Oklahoma over religious ban

Backers of Jewish school file federal lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s ban on religious charter schools.

Education Minister:

Remote learning to resume, including for special ed

Following mass-casualty missile strikes in Dimona and Arad, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces cancellation of in-person school, including for special ed and low-risk areas.

Education Min.: 'Holiday school' to operate during Passover break

School-based Passover break programs to operate in areas where Home Front Command permits such activities, Education Ministry announces.

Schools to reopen

IDF eases restrictions in multiple regions

IDF announces expanded 'partial activity' guidelines in multiple regions, allowing schools, workplaces and limited gatherings under protection rules.

Reopening schools? 'Government needs a reality check'

As schools in 'yellow' areas reopen and Education Ministry announces special ed will resume, parents express concerns over safety and feasibility of contingency plans, question whether resuming school is wise.

School partially reopens, in first since start of war

Following change in Home Front Command guidelines for some areas of Israel, education systems partially reopen; most Israeli students continue distance learning.

Oklahoma AG: State board rigged Jewish charter school rejection

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond files motion asking an district judge to intervene, accusing officials of rigging vote on proposed Jewish charter school.

These are the areas where schools will reopen

Home Front Command recommends reopening schools in a number of areas; final decision rests with the local leadership.

Education Minister:

Remote learning to continue until at least Monday

Education Minister Yoav Kisch says in-person school in parts of southern Israel will not restart before Monday.

Education Ministry: No school classes until at least Sunday

The defensive guidelines of the IDF Home Front Command remain unchanged until Saturday night, and the education minister announced that schools will not reopen.

Education Minister announces: School to resume in 'yellow' areas

Schools in Israel to reopen in lower-risk areas on Wednesday, as per Home Front Command's assessment.

Education Ministry cancels all activities through Monday

All Education Ministry activities canceled due to Home Front Command's 'essential activities only' instructions; all Purim-related activities will not take place.

Jewish parents across California sue state over antisemitism

Louis D. Brandeis Center and StandWithUS organizations file a lawsuit against the state of California on behalf of Jewish parents across the state whose children have experienced pervasive antisemitism in the public school system.

Primary school in Yavne

Classes suspended following severe violence

A teacher at a primary school in Yavne was evacuated unconscious after a student threw a chair at her. The Teachers' Union announced the suspension of classes.

Jewish group to sue over Oklahoma charter school rejection

Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school - and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle.

Haredi MK to Finance Ministry: Pay salaries before Passover

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf notes date Passover begins, asks for teachers' and government employees' salaries to be paid early.

Finance Ministry proposes: No school on Fridays

Finance Ministry proposes plan to shorten school week and summer vacation; Teachers Union expected to oppose.

MK Succot pops into Gush Etzion school

MK Tzvi Succot arrives at Gush Etzion school for surprise visit, to examine emergency preparedness.

European pressure works: The change in Palestinian Arab textbooks

Palestinian Arab report says changes have been made to Palestinian Authority textbooks, including the removal of some inciting content.

February 2026:

Use of cellphones to be prohibited in primary schools

Education Minister Yoav Kish announces a new policy that will prohibit the use of cell phones in elementary schools.

Education Minister bans lecture by 'Brothers in Arms' activist

Lecture to be given to high schoolers by Lt. Col. (res.) Ron Scherf is canceled following new Education Ministry directive, due to 'Brothers in Arms' efforts to encourage draft refusal.

30% increase in reports of sexual offenses in schools

A new report shows a 30% rise in reports of sexual harm in educational institutions, a surge in assaults committed under the influence of date-rape drugs, and that most cases are closed without indictment.

Unprecedented and historic:

California: Special new office to combat antisemitism in schools

California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools, after Newsom signs divisive bill.

Texas school district removes Holocaust novel under new DEI ban

Texas school district yanks YA Holocaust novel ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ after using AI to detect ‘DEI content.’

'I Miss My Brother':

Sister of hostage starts 1st grade

Tzvika and Efrat Mor accompanied their daughter Oria to her first day in first grade. Oria said: 'I miss my brother Eitan very much and I pray that he will return home healthy.'

Huckabee:

'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits school in Eshkol Region, supports efforts to bring hostages home. 'A lot of people are putting the pressure on Israel. The pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.'

Education Minister warns against students' strike

Students who skip classes in protest will be marked absent, Education Minister Yoav Kisch warns.

Amid the war:

2.5 million students start the new school year today

180,600 students are entering first grade today and 149,000 students are entering 12th grade, completing their studies in the education system this year.

Beverly Hills:

Schools to fly Israeli flag during Jewish Heritage Month

Beverly Hills school board narrowly votes to fly Israeli flags in effort to combat antisemitism.

Two weeks before school starts, teacher org. threatens strike

Teachers Organization declares labor dispute, accusing Education Ministry of unilaterally changing work conditions, cutting pay, and refusing collective bargaining.

Ex-AOC organizer urges followers to 'attack' Jewish students

Iman Abdul, who worked on AOC's primary campaign, posts location of public high school with caption: 'If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason … Lexus driving Israhell loving Zionisits all attend here.'

Rabbi Zilberstein warns against 'state-haredi' schools

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein issues a strong warning to haredi parents in Rishon Lezion, cautioning them against schools he says 'pose as haredi,' and urging them to choose schools such as Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef.

Dozens of schools closed for violating Home Front Command rules

Education Ministry issues closure orders, stops funding, for dozens of educational institutions which failed to comply with Home Front Command guidelines. Education Minister Yoav Kisch: 'Children's safety is top priority.'

Education Minister:

New policy to protect right to lay tefillin in schools

Education Minister Yoav Kisch reveals plans to formalize students’ right to lay tefillin in schools as part of new 'Shorashim' initiative.

Amid ethnic studies debate:

California lawmakers join forces to fight antisemitism in schools

In a first, California’s Jewish, Black, Latino, and Asian Caucuses back a new bill targeting antisemitism in education, as controversy grows over ethnic studies and Israel-related content.

Israel shutters six illegal UNRWA schools in eastern Jerusalem

Education Ministry shuts down six UNRWA-run schools in eastern Jerusalem, citing their illegal operation and ties between the UN agency and Gaza-based terrorists.

Teachers Union: Schools will open at 11:00 on Sunday morning

Education Ministry supports Teachers Union strikes, calls on Finance Ministry to return to negotiating table.

Jewish justice:

Should states fund schools that don't teach standard curriculum?

As Supreme Court considers religious charter schools, Justice Kagan speculates about publicly funded yeshivas.

California:

School board members accused of antisemitism during meeting

Board members from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District hurl antisemitic accusations at opponents of ethnic studies curriculum discriminatory against Jews and Israel.

Texas lawmakers greenlight $1 billion voucher program

Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program.

California ethnic studies found discriminatory towards Jews

California DOE finds school’s ethnic studies curriculum discriminated against Jewish students.

Tennessee passes bill to combat antisemitism in schools

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill targeting antisemitic discrimination across public schools and universities. The legislation, which integrates the IHRA definition of antisemitism, now awaits Governor Bill Lee's decision.

Drama on school flight to Poland

Education Ministry says plane carrying students to Poland for school trip carried out emergency landing in Turkey due to technical issues.

With schools' support:

Hundreds of pairs of tefillin distributed to Israeli schools

In coordination with schools across Israel, Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries are providing pairs of tefillin to students who expressed interest following the Ramat Gan tefillin saga.

Education Minister: Principal who announced strike is a criminal

Education Minister Yoav Kisch slams high school principal Dr. Zeev Degani, warns against closing school to allow students to attend political demonstration. 'Schools are places for learning, not political wrestling matches.'

Politics in education?

Principals call off school in protest of ISA chief's removal

Dr. Zeev Degani, principal of Gymnasia Herzliya high school, cancels school to allow students to attend demonstration protesting removal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

California:

Settlement reached for lawsuit on antisemitic 'ethnic studies'

California school district halts ethnic studies courses following lawsuit over alleged antisemitism.

In first:

Muslim country incorporates antisemitism definition in textbooks

New report reveals positive trend in Azerbaijan’s education system, presenting Israel and Jews in a favorable light and condemning Palestinian terrorism.

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

The call follows extensive antisemitism at an annual conference of approximately 8000 people. The association has since issued an apology.

Schools reopen in north following ceasefire with Lebanon

Thousands of children return to school and preschool in communities on the northern border as Home Front Command relaxes guidelines in light of the ceasefire with Lebanon.

Federal judge:

Louisiana's 'Ten Commandments' law unconstitutional

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments.

Students wear shirts in memory of teacher who fell in battle

Students from Midrashiat Noam Ort in Kfar Saba wear shirts honoring their fallen teacher, Shaul Moyal, with the slogan, 'I love teaching you,' as he would sing it.