Education

Want a Torah-Zionist education? Stay at home

The municipalities of Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva are quarreling and 13 students who wish to receive a Torah Zionist education at Lamerhav rem

Defeating the US Education Mafia

As a teacher, I saw a political movement taking shape via American schools, one contrary to everything that the country supported. Op-ed.

NYC announces no more snow days

Public schools in New York to hold classes online instead of cancelling school when there is too much snow to travel.

How not to confuse your children

A holistic approach to Jewish education combines both home and schoool, one enhancing the other.

Exam reform: Large parts of history to be left out of curriculum

Babylonian exile, the Second Temple, and revolts against Greeks and Romans are just some of the events that are to be cut.

Watch: Taliban fighters sent to study English in local schools

While secondary education has been banned for the girls, some Taliban fighters are taking up a different life in pursuit of a better future.

'6,000 teachers? We're short 20,000'

Forum of Presidents of Academic Colleges of Education head: Teaching is not respected as a profession by the public.

The lethal indoctrination of children in Palestinian Education

How UNRWA-Run schools incubate anti-Semitism and terror. Op-ed.

This Muslim basketball star is teaching Holocaust education

NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom brings Holocaust education to Muslim school in Brooklyn.

Lockdown effects:

25% of students have reading comprehension difficulties

Study finds 1 in 4 4th graders struggle with reading comprehension 2 years after COVID lockdowns began

Op-ed:

The future of US education and the Jews

Jews have the power and influence to make positive changes in education that extend to other communities in a positive way. Op-ed.

A Society Adrift

Sixty years of values-free public education has produced sixty years of values-free citizens. Op-ed.

A few words from a teacher - and some advice

It's not teachers who need to demonstrate, but parents, children, and all those who care about education in Israel.

ADL partners with Board of Deputies on UK antisemitism education

Organizations partner on DASH – an online program to teach British high school students about antisemitism.

New UK law targets unregistered haredi schools

British government gives new powers to agencies to shut down unregistered schools and to criminally prosecute if they stay open.

What will you be doing on the day after?

Moshe didn’t want the new tablets to be a one day memory. He wanted it to change their lives for the better. A lesson in educational goals.

Oklahoma legislature advances Holocaust education bill

Bill would have Oklahoma schools work with Holocaust experts to develop appropriate curriculum.

Tetzave: Three important lessons for successful Jewish parenting

The three ways in whichl lighting the Menorah is comparable to educating chlldren.

Education and Identity

4 Ways Education Shapes Your Identity

How exactly education can help you find yourself in this world and feel secure despite any hardships.

Bennett:

Israeli children return to continuous study next week

PM, Health and Education Ministers present new plan to reduce number of students in quarantine which will be implemented next Thursday.

A Jewish majority is not enough to protect Israel

Today's government has a post-Zionist ethos and agenda. We must stress the Jewish Zionist consensus in schools, media, and politics. Op-ed.

Massachusetts to require genocide education in high schools

Following high-profile anti-Semitic incidents, Massachusetts lawmakers vote to require genocide education in high schools.

In first, Israeli college wins UNICEF tender in education

Gordon Academic College of Education in Haifa is the first Israeli institution to win the UNICEF tender in the field of education.

Calif. lawmakers pass 'revised' ethnic studies education bill

Jewish lawmakers say anti-Semitic material removed from controversial bill mandating schools teach courses on ethnicity.

NBA player Meyers Leonard to speak at event to combat Jew-hate

After scandal involving anti-Semitic slur, NBA free agent is now speaking up about the need for anti-Semitism education.

Israeli schools to reopen - even if lockdown imposed

Education and Health ministries reach deal to maintain normal routine in schools, minimize disruptions to learning from COVID.

Bennett orders Health and Education ministers to cooperate

The Prime Minister's challenge during a debate over reopening schools: "Find a way to cooperate."

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Can one ever graduate from Jewish education?

In the book of Dvarim, Moshe reminds the Israelites that they stayed at Mount Sinai for a long time and left it enriched with Torah.

'If you’re connected to Judaism, you’ll be connected to Israel'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Dr. Irwin Leibowitz, the co-chair of the Am Echad organization.

NY Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein rips into NY Times reporter

Jewish politician angered by question about investigation against 5 yeshivas, cites state of New York public schools.

The priesthood as inspiration for our own work

Just as the kohanim must sanctify themselves for their service, so every professional should strive to contribute his utmost to his field.

Sa'ar: The government's attitude to education is degrading

New Hope chairman blasts plan to reopen schools which does not include most age groups.

Rabbi Kanievsky: Millions of children 'in spiritual danger'

Lithuanian haredi sage criticizes government failure to work to reopen education system: 'boredom and idleness lead to sin.'

The future of America is the future of its culture

If schools ban Homer, as they are about to do, America has no future. Opinion.

Grades 5-10 to attend classes as usual during lockdown

Knesset Education Committee rejects government plan to close grades 5-10 during the lockdown which begins tonight.

Lifeline for parents: Studies as usual during lockdown

Kindergartens and daycare centers, grades 1-4 and grades 11 and 12 will operate as usual. Grades 5-10 will end at 1 pm.

Schools to reopen throughout Israel

High school students will return to school this coming Sunday and middle school students will join them the following Sunday.

Government report details huge failings in distance learning

Less than half of teachers were trained in distance learning; only a third met curriculum targets.

WZO: Strengthening Jewish education globally with 200 emissaries

Arutz Sheva interviews Gael Grunewald, newly elected head of education at the World Zionist Organization.

What is the pandemic telling us?

When troubles occur, the Torah advises us to take advantage of them to examine our actions. This plague forced the world to look inward.

Netanyahu considering closing schools tomorrow

PM holds consultations from Washington after Coronavirus Czar asks to close educational institutions beginning tomorrow instead of Friday.

Are Israeli youth developing a rape culture?

Thoughts at the start of the school year after the alleged gang rape in Eilat. Where do parents and educators go from here? Opinion.

Peace without Education for Peace?

The legacy of Abu Dhabi and the UAE is education fostering lethal weapons of mass instruction. That, too, must change. Opinion.

How can we pass on our Judaism to the generations to come?

After the Torah tells us to educate our children in the Shema prayer, it does not tell us how - or does it?

Ontario pulls video on 'occupation' from online course

Ontario pulls video called biased against Israel from online high school course.

Students, parents to be reimbursed for canceled Poland trips

Education Ministry to repay 10,000 students whose winter trips to Poland were canceled due to coronavirus.

Netanyahu confirms: Summer school to continue through August 6

Educational institutions will continue normal summer vacation activity barring major change in COVID-19 morbidity rates.

Education Minister: No reason to close schools

Minister Galant tells Knesset that coronavirus infection rates in educational institutions are now lower than in the general population.

Education system to remain open through Thursday

PM Netanyahu, Alternate PM Gantz decide not to close summer camps and summer schools this week.

A boon to Jewish Education from the US Supreme Court

Jewish parents have been paying high tuition fees while their taxes fund the public school system. A landmark decision may change that.

127 schools closed as 347 test positive for COVID-19

Number of students, educational staff who have tested positive for coronavirus rises to 347.

Egalitarian Society, Jewish-style

The Jewish way to acheve a fair and just society is based on Judaism's most basic value. Riots do not achieve it, study does.

Education system to fully open Sunday

Schools to reopen except in areas with high morbidity rates. Students in grades 4 and above must wear masks.

Middle schools likely to resume next week

Education, Health Ministries agree on plan to resume classes for grades 4-10 for one to two days a week.

Preschools partially reopen

70% of children to be allowed to return to daycare. Children to return to preschool for half the week.

Gradual return to school begins this morning

Grades 1-3 and 11-12 return to the classroom in most localities. Some cities refuse to open schools.

Health Ministry: Don't open kindergartens

Govt. expected to approve reopening of elementary schools for this Sunday. Health Ministry says younger children have higher infection rate.

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.

Back to school? Who, when, and how?

Coronavirus Ministerial Committee to convene today to discuss how to begin resuming school studies.