Education

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Leaders go south to open school year. Friends of the fallen begin to learn. U.S. congressmen in Israel. The principal who was in Gaza.

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.

Chief Rabbi Lau Pushes Secular-Religious Jewish Unity

Rabbi Lau in largest education conference questions the concept 'secular,' says all people should be learned from.

IDC Herzliya – An Innovative Approach to Success

What makes one of Israel's top academic institutes tick?

Israel Enters Somber Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Memorial Day will be officially inaugurated at 8 PM Sunday night.

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.

Mixing Religious and Secular Youth - a Danger or an Asset?

Should religious and secular Jewish youth intermix socially? Does a British Jewish school offer a template for coexistence in Israel?

IDC's Scholarships - Enabling Excellence

How one of Israel's top academic institutions ensures everyone gets a fair chance.

Praise for Chabad Schools' Emphasis on Compassion

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

IDC: Hike and Bike to Connect to Israel

IDC's Jonathan Davis: Our students from abroad don't only sit and learn here, there's lots more.

National Defense Exercise in Schools Across Israel Monday

Siren to sound at 10:05 am to begin the national defense drill; exercises, simulations to be held.

Why do Religious Public Jewish Schools Lag in Science?

Study finds religious Jewish high schools behind in science, Arab schools ahead. Researchers search for a solution.

Akunis, Netanyahu Present Tablets to 94 Children

'Computer for Every Child' government program gives underprivileged children new educational opportunities.

Interview: Remembering Gush Katif in Schools Across Israel

Arutz Sheva takes a look at how the Gush Katif Committee conveys the horror of the Disengagement to school children.

All the Tools You Need to Succeed!

Inter-Disciplinary Center in Herzliya offers a unique experience and endless opportunities.

Rabbi: Eyal Golan Affair – a Warning for Religious, Too

Rabbi of Kiryat Shmona reacts to Eyal Golan affair, says it proves the society must invest in the youth: ‘The religious are not immune.’

5 PA Schools Switch to Israeli Curriculum in Jerusalem

Jerusalem municipality offered to increase salaries for teachers and principals who agree to implement the plans in their schools.

Israel Jumps to 13th in Math Olympics

Israel’s ‘Math Olympics’ team brings home six medals, brings Israel up in the listings.

StandWithUS Counters, Again, Pro-Israel Campaign in Montana

For the second time in 2013, StandWithUs is countering anti-Israel messages with pro-Israel posters in Montana.

Hamas Bans Co-Ed Schools, Christians Concerned

A new law passed banning co-ed schools in Gaza leaves Christians fearful that their schools are in danger of closure.

Ministry Seeks 60% Support for Textbook Lending

If 60% of parents agree to rent, rather than buy, children’s textbooks, schools will open lending programs.

MK: Jewish Values are Israel’s ‘Core Curriculum’

MK Chetboun wonders why the government is pushing English and math, but not Jewish values, Torah and Zionism.

Jews Urge Enhanced Education Following Attack on Rabbi

Jews urge German lawmakers to enhance educational tolerance programs following recent attack on German rabbi.

Government Goal: 500 Arab Teachers for Jewish Schools

Former Education Minister lauds government plan to integrate hundreds of Arab teachers in the Jewish school system.

Almost Blind Girl and Father Lead Creative Project

Innovative audio project led by an almost blind girl in Israel catching the imagination of children & social investors around the world.

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

Education Minister urges reform, promises not to fire teachers.

Bar-Ilan University: Live in Israel, Study in English

Bar-Ilan University's Intl. B.A. Programs present aspiring students with new options for studying in Israel in English.

Irish Teachers Call For Academic Boycott of Israel

The AJC has expressed outrage over calls by the Teachers Union of Ireland to institute an academic boycott against the state of Israel.

Hamas Law Bans 'Zionist' Ties, Co-Education in Gaza

A law banning “normalizing ties with the Zionist occupation” as well as co-education schooling in the Gaza Strip has entered into force.

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.

Adelsons Donate $50 Million to Las Vegas Jewish Education

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, have donated $50 million to Jewish private schools in Las Vegas.

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

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.

Holocaust Ed. to Become Part of Australian National Curriculum

Holocaust education will become part of the national compulsory educational curriculum in schools across Australia.

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.

'Jerusalem of the North' Recounts Pre-WWII Jewish Heritage

Lithuania launched a new campaign for European students that reveals the country's once rich Jewish culture, as well as its tragic end.

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.

New Program Teaches the Profession of a Community Rabbi

The Barkai Center for Practical Rabbinics was founded to give rabbis tools to effectively lead communities and congregations.

Naale Elite Academy Turns Jewish Children into Israeli Adults

Naale enables young Jews to study at an exclusive, top quality academy while learning to be independent, self-sufficient and resilient.

School Textbook Confusing Judaism and Islam Withdrawn

A religious studies textbook is so littered with errors confusing Judaism and Islam that it has produced a leaflet of corrections.

Intel CEO Launches $5 Million Israel Education Project

Intel Corp. CEO arrived in Israel to launch the company's $5 million investment in Israeli high schools over the next four years.

Suspects Arrested in Taliban Shooting of Pakistani Schoolgirl

The main suspect in the shooting of Malala Yousufzai, the teenage activist who spoke out against the Taliban, has been arrested.

Saudi-Funded UN Agency Seeks to Edit Textbooks Worldwide

The UN agency that promotes education and which is heavily funded by Saudi Arabia, is seeking to edit school textbooks worldwide.

Israeli Kids' Career Choices: Medicine and Science

Israeli kids are twice as motivated to become doctors as are kids elsewhere

Report: Israel is the Second-Most Educated Country

The “Education at a Glance 2012” report finds that 64% of Israelis reach higher education, second only to Canada.

Teachers: Kindergarten 'Change' Too Much Work For Us

The new law providing a free kindergarten education is great for parents, but, as it turns out, hard on kindergarten teachers

Israel Advocacy Gets a Boost as Students Train to Fight Bias

CAMERA brought dozens of students from across the US to participate in Leadership and Advocacy Training Conference.

Toddlers Begin New School Year – for Free

Prime Minister compliments himself for affording free education from age 3, mentions "adorable" Barak.

When Failure Means Success

British GCSE Results Drop First Time In History; Gove Pleased

British high school exam scores declined as part of a policy to combat grade inflation.

Shoham Tops for Bagrut Eligibilty Rates

Shoham tops the list of towns in Israel for matriculation eligibility rates.

‘Stop American Terrorist from Speaking in Israel’

The New Liberal Movement is concerned by reports that an American terrorist is planning to speak at an Israeli high school.

Emanuel 2? Elad Father Sues over School Rejection

A father in Elad sues after a Hassidic school rejects his daughter as a student.

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.

'StandWithUs' Launches New Israel Advocacy Program for Teens

The pro-Israel advocacy group StandWithUs is launching a new program aimed at training teens to become leaders on future college campuses.

Tzohar Conference Deals with Modern Educational Challenges

Annual conference by the Tzohar organization focused on how parents should deal with the challenges of the Facebook generation.

Study: Pre-Primary Education to Cost 2.3 Billion

Implementing the lower age for compulsory education will cost the government 2.3 billion shekels, and 1.4 billion annually, study finds.

IDF Volunteers from 29 Countries Complete Hebrew Course

Three of four participants in special course are lone soldiers, 47% will go on to serve in field and combat units.

Shocking ‘Land of Israel' Exam Shows Christian Crosses

High school “Land of Israel” exam features Christian crosses. Is the Education Ministry trying to undermine students with Christianity?

College in Samaria to Receive University Status

Ariel College, based in central Samaria, is finally to become a full-fledged university despite left-wing opposition.