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THE BOX CHILD

Teach the child according to his ability - 'Darcho', and not "Darchem'-their methodology.

Schools Ban, Limit Arab Workers In Light of Security Situation

Israeli schools take measures to protect students from unending terror, as Ministry of Education declines to make national guideline.

Haifa Teacher Accused of Calling IDF Soldiers 'Murderers'

Student whose soldier cousin was murdered by terrorists complains she was kicked out of class and sent home by teacher who slandered IDF.

Christian Schools Demand Money - But Salute PLO Flag

Arab Christian schools in Israel strike, rejecting offers and demanding more budget, but videos reveal they teach loyalty to 'Palestine.'

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.

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.

'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.

Jerusalem Schools Canceled as Israel Braces for Major Snowstorm

Municipality cancels classes for Wednesday as heavy snow expected to set in, following heavy winds throughout Tuesday.

141 Murdered in Taliban Attack on Pakistan School

132 children among the dead in largest attack in years in the country, over 100 others wounded many with numerous gunshots.

Bilingual School Arson 'Response to Arafat Memorial'

According to indictment submitted Monday against three youths, they burned down Jewish-Arab school after it honored terrorist leader.

Parents Fight for Increased Security in Jerusalem Schools

Jerusalem parents organization announces new security measures after parents barrage mayor and municipality with calls for security guards.

Schools Cancel Jerusalem Trips After Latest Attack

After Wednesday's terror attack in Jerusalem, schools around Israel decided to cancel class trips to the city.

Rivlin Says 'Our Victory is in Our Creativity and Learning'

President Reuven Rivlin spends the first day of the school year in the Negev, where he saw the Israeli 'victory' many have sought.

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.

Piron: No Reason School Won't Start Monday

With no strikes in the offing, and the rocket fire from Gaza still on hold, Education Minister Shai Piron said school would start on time.

Watch: Hamas Terrorists Embed Rocket Launchers in Hospital

Video shows Hamas fire on central Israel from hospital, located next to schools used as shelters, and IAF airstrike on launchers.

School Official Explains Ultra-Leftist Teacher Fiasco

Superintendent Zvika Peled recounts what really happened in the case; Ministry of Education publishes official response.

Education Ministry Lets Teachers Peddle Politics

New program allows teachers to pick their own topics, and express their own political opinions in student discussions.

‘Peace Now’ Opposes Gush Katif Day: 'Right Wing Propaganda'

The head of Peace Now blasts school memorial days for destroyed Gaza communities as ‘one-sided’ and ‘right-wing propaganda.’

Al Qaeda Opens Syrian Jihad School

Al Qaeda affiliated Jabhat Al Nusra opens school for jihad in southern Syria, for children aged 10 to 15.

Syria Report Reveals Refugee Children's Bleak Future

UNHCR report finds half of the 2.2 million Syrian refugees are children, many working to support family instead of being in school.

Ministry of Education to Decide on Summer Vacation Length

Education Minister Rabbi Shai Piron expected to announce decision Thursday whether or not to extend school year by 3 weeks.

MKs to Tackle Nutrition, Hygiene in Schools

‘Worrying’ findings from 2009 the subject of Knesset discussion after MKs find no changes were made.

1500 Schools High Earthquake Danger, 2 Evacuated

1500 schools around the country found to be in high earthquake danger, while 2 in Tzfat (Safed) to be evacuated and rebuilt.

Prime Minister Opens the New Academic Year in Netanya

Avivit Kindergarten of the city of Netanya hosted a special first day back to school welcoming Prime Minister Netanyahu and colleagues.

Knesset Review Reveals: Israel Does Not Exist in PA Textbooks

Knesset review of PA textbooks used in UNWRA schools confirms: Jewish rights never acknowledged.

Piron: More Kids to Get Textbooks from School

A program that would allow children to receive textbooks from schools and return them at the end of the school year will be expanded

‘Let’s Bring Israel’s Schools into 21st Century’

Education Minister urges reform, promises not to fire teachers.

‘Jews Are Evil’ Assigned to NY High School Students

New York State high school students were told to write a piece persuading a teacher that “Jews are evil,” for the problems of Nazi Germany.

Student Stabs 14 in Texas, Fantasized About Attack

An American college student stabbed 14 people, leaving two victims critically wounded, in a rampage just outside of Houston, Texas.

NRA Task Force Recommends Armed Staff In Every School

NRA task force releases student-safety plan that dismisses idea of new gun controls in favor of placement of armed staff in every school.

Working Parents Seek End to ‘Unnecessary’ Vacation

Working parents group calls to end post-holiday vacation day, ‘the most unnecessary vacation in existence.’

Missile Attack Simulation in All Israeli Schools

The Home Front Command and Education Ministry are carrying out a simulation of a missile attack in all of the nation’s schools.

Rocket Preparedness Drill to be Held in Schools

Israeli children will practice moving briskly to their “safe spaces,” getting to a shelter and hiding from rockets on Thursday.

Israel Rejects 'Profoundly Unobjective' Education Report

Israel’s Education Ministry rejects findings of a study that determined that Arab texts rarely demonize Israel or incite hatred against Jews

State School President Under Fire for Obama-Hitler Comparison

The President of the Ohio State Board of Education has come under fire for comparing policies of President Obama to those of Hitler.

Hotel Security Guard Arrested for Vandalizing Yeshiva's Torah

A hotel security guard was arrested in Tennessee for vandalizing a Torah scroll and other property belonging to a Hebrew academy.

Sandy Hook Survivors Return to School in Replicated Building

Students from Sandy Hook Elementary will return to school for the first time Thursday since the Newtown massacre.

New Fashion for US Children: Bulletproof Clothes

Times are changing in the US: A new fashion line for children includes bulletproof vests and backpacks as mass murders become routine.

British Schools to Exclude Hebrew as Foreign Language

The British government is planning to exclude Hebrew from its list of officially recognized languages for primary schools.

Conn. Schools on Lockdown Following Suspicious Person Report

Schools in Ridgefield, Conn., are on lockdown following reports of a "suspicious person" possibly armed with a rifle.

Noah Posner, 6-Year-Old Jewish Boy, among Victims

In condolence letter to U.S. President following the school massacre, Prime Minister hints at terrorism Israel has to deal with.

Only Jewish Day School in New Zealand Capital Closes

The only Jewish day school in New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington has closed after over 25 years of serving the community.

Public School Teacher Indoctrinates with Anti-Israel Rap

A public school teacher in Australia has been disciplined after playing an overtly anti-Israel song to her students.

Gush Etzion Getting New Schools, Community Centers

Development of Gush Etzion is continuing apace, as five new educational institutions are set to open in the area in the coming days

Police: Jihad School Teachings Do Not Warrant Criminal Charges

An Islamic school in Toronto, which had been under investigation for anti-Semitic teachings, will not face criminal charges.

School Expels Teenager Subjected to Anti-Semitic Taunts

A Jewish teenager from Fort Mill, South Carolina said he was beaten and subjected to anti-Semitic taunts by teammates on his football team.

New Zealand's Only Jewish Day School Forced to Close

The only Jewish day school in New Zealand’s capital of Wellington has been forced to close its doors at the end of the year.

Son of Mumbai Terror Victims Joins 2 Million at School

Moshe Holtzberg miraculously survived the Mumbai terror attack in 2008. Today, he starts Grade One, joining 2 million other children.

Schools Cease Teaching Holocaust, Demand Students Pray to Allah

Many British schools are ceasing to teach the Holocaust in history lessons in order to avoid offending Muslim students.

Report: Al Qaeda Kidnaps Children, Teaches Them to Fight West

Al-Qaeda has been kidnapping children in Somalia and brainwashing them to launch future attacks on the West.

NY Gov. Vetoes Education Bill Benefiting Religious Students

NY Governor Cuomo vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for religious students with special needs to receive tuition reimbursements.

School District Calls Teacher's Nazi Comments 'Free Speech'

School district says teacher exercised First Amendment rights in a speech in which he drew parallels between Nazi Germany and U.S.

Arab Students Dance with Israelis, Sparking School Strife

An Arab principal in the city of Qalqiliya has been shunned for allowing his students to dance with Israelis on a beach in Yaffo.

Hamas Schools to Offer Hebrew, "Know Your Enemy"

This fall, a Hebrew class titled “Know Your Enemy” is going to be offered in Hamas-run schools in Gaza, according to The New York Times.

Toronto Islamic School Preaching Jihad Loses License

Islamic school in Toronto, which has been under police investigation for its anti-Semitic and pro-Jihad texts, lost license to use property.

Lawsuit: Long Island School Ignores Anti-Semitic Assaults

Students at a Long Island high school taunted a Jewish classmate, while the school refused to intervene, according to federal lawsuit.

NY Jewish Girl Wins National Torah Competition

A 14-year-old Jewish high school girl won her division of the national Torah competition, held last Sunday at Yeshiva University.

Teacher Faces Charges for 'Demonstrative' Holocaust Lesson

South Carolina teacher faces charges for dragging a student under a table, saying, "This is what the Nazis do to Jews."