Education Ministry

Haredi kollel accused of major fraud

The kollel received over 40 million shekels over a decade for hundreds of students, but a covert audit revealed that only a few dozen students were studying there.

National assessment data revealed

Only 3% of students meet standards in science

Partial data from Israel’s 2025 Meitzav national assessment exams has been revealed, showing that only 3% of ninth-grade students met the benchmark in the science exam, while 54% failed.

Israel unveils massive summer program for students

Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.

The Education Ministry's Bible revolution

Education Ministry publishes new learning framework, announcing inclusion of Bible studies in core learning requirements.

New report reveals: Just 22% of ninth-graders meet expectations

Education report shows sharp decline in student achievement, with fewer than a quarter meeting standards.

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.

In small groups

Students to return to schools and kindergartens on Sunday

Prime Minister Netanyahu approves Education Minister Yoav Kisch’s position: Classes for students aged 0-8 will resume nationwide on Sunday, subject to approval by the Home Front Command and decisions by local authority heads.

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.

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.

Religious Zionist rabbis denounce mass Shabbat desecration

Yeshiva deans and senior rabbis criticized the Education Ministry's decision to require boarding institutions to release students to their homes during Shabbat when the war broke out.

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.

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.

Followi:ng expose

Calls mount for haredi high school coordinator to be fired

Leftist group demands disciplinary action against Jerusalem official over racist descriptions in haredi girls' school files.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch:

'We'll continue despite Haaretz's objections'

An editorial in Haaretz sharply criticized the Ministry of Education's decision to fully fund study tours in Judea and Samaria.

Education Ministry issues ultimatum to haredi high schools

Head of haredi education department in Education Ministry sends sharp warning to principals of haredi girls' high schools, warning that they must accept all students registered - or lose funding.

Education Ministry denies removing democracy from exams

The ministry clarified that, contrary to reports, no change was made to the civics matriculation exams and that schools continue to teach content related to liberal democracy.

Historic achievement for Israel's mathematics team

Israel’s math team makes history at International Olympiad, with 4 golds, a medal for each team member, and a 6th-place global finish - the team's best result since 1979.

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 demands funding cut for Hebrew U & Tel Aviv U

Education Minister Yoav Kisch calls on Finance Ministry to act after universities hosted Nakba events using public resources.

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.

After a day of delays:

Student delegation that was stuck in Turkey lands in Poland

A delegation of Israeli students that was stuck in Turkey since 8:00 on Monday morning has arrived at its destination after a nerve-wracking ordeal in the unfriendly country.

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.

Hasidic factions to join state religious education

The Ministry of Education is discussing with some of the largest Hasidic communities, including Belz, Vizhnitz, and Sanz, about transitioning to studies that include the full core curriculum.

Education Ministry:

No plans to return to distance learning due to war

Ministry forced to issue denial after message circulates warning parents to prepare for distance learning after Passover due to potential war in north.

Despite updated guidelines

Schools in communities near Gaza won't reopen

Ministry of Education clarifies that even though the guidelines allow a return to school on Sunday next week - this will not happen anytime soon.

Due to October 7th:

Education Ministry cancels Holocaust curriculum

In a controversial decision, students will not be required to learn about the Holocaust this year due to the October 7th massacre.

Student trips to Poland cancelled for this winter

In light of the worldwide rise in antisemitism around the world, Israel's education Ministry has canceled student trips to Poland.

Israel's school year begins

Approximately 2.5 million students went back to school today, and the Education Ministry has a new learning plan prepared for them.

Education Ministry Director resigns over judicial reform

'The rift we have reached does not allow me to continue to exercise my responsibility to the public'.

Only Jewish schools required to hire security for trips to Jlem

According to an Education Ministry document, Arab schools are exempt from hiring armed security to escort school trips in western Jerusalem.

Matriculation test results up, wide disparities between sectors

91.3% of Druze gain matriculation certificate compared to just 26.2 percent of haredi students.

Teachers Agreement

Education Ministry Dir. Gen. Stauber: "A great achievement "

Stauber: "The agreement contains important principles for improving the education system, a significant place for principals and recognition

Education Min.: 'There's money for an agreement with teachers'

Parents' representative slams Education Min.: 'She needs to tell teachers' unions to be flexible.'

Teachers union may declare strike in high schools

Teachers union expected to announce strike after Finance Ministry refuses to agree to demands.

Education Ministry outlines solution to teachers union crisis

After meetings with Finance Ministry, Education Ministry has outline for improving teachers' salaries and solving manpower shortage.

Education Minister:

'I understand the frustration of the teachers'

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton: The teachers' strike could have been avoided, I feel for the teachers.

Education Ministry cancels students summer trips to Poland

Ministry Director General accuses Polish govt. of attempting to rewrite the history of the Holocaust.

Education Min. working to identify terror-supporting teachers

In Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva, Arab teachers carried out terror attacks. Now, the Education Ministry has a new policy.

'On September 1, there won't be any more teachers'

Around 600 teachers left the school system during the past year, Education Min. Director General says.

Top health official:

Education Ministry not reporting COVID-positive students

'Health Ministry can't enforce quarantine for those who aren't testing,' says Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, head of public health services.

Education Minister: 'Health Ministry is creating chaos'

Education Min. Shasha-Biton slams Health Ministry chaos, promises she 'won't allow' education system to be 'dragged into bedlam.'

Education Ministry bars COVID testing at schools

"Health Ministry did not coordinate with us," Ministry officials explain. Meanwhile, 200,000 tests per day being conducted.

'Parents, take your children to get vaccinated'

'Policy hasn't changed, Education Min. always said to do everything to preserve school routines,' new Education Min. Director General says.

Bennett proposes denying entry to classes for unvaccinated kids

The Ministry of Education and other MKs oppose the proposal. Parental leadership: "A proposal that is a disgrace to decision-makers."

Education Ministry: Coronavirus manager quits position

Official charged with responsibility for in-school vaccination drives announces resignation shortly after Education Min. Dir. Gen. is fired.

Education Minister: Fired Director General 'not worthy of faith'

'Disagreements were over his performance, not coronavirus pandemic,' Education Min. Shasha-Biton says of fired official.

Outgoing Education Min. official: 'The whole business is insane'

'The whole business is insane, they're not implementing government decisions on COVID-19 at all,' newly-fired Education. Min. official says.

Education Minister fires ministry chief over vaccines in schools

Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton fires Education Ministry Director-General over his support for holding COVID vaccination drives in schools.

Are yeshivas which offer distance learning being disqualified?

Education Ministry disqualifying yeshivas which employ distance learning, on claims of 'low attendance,' MK Maklev says.

Education Ministry to allow distance learning in yeshivas

Following complaint of discrimination against yeshivas which keep COVID-19 rules, Education Ministry sets new policy for distance learning.

Yeshivas are being disqualified - for keeping COVID-19 rules

Yeshiva students who do not have a Green Pass cannot attend yeshiva - and their yeshivas are being disqualified because of it, report says.

Relief for children who had COVID-19 in the past six months

Children who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past six months will not be required to undergo antigen test before returning to school.

Teachers who won't get vaxxed or checked barred from school

Yigal Slovik, a top Education Ministry official, says he is not in favor of closing schools, supports cooperation between ministries.

Schools to reopen according to new outline

Program includes weekly COVID-19 testing, new guidelines governing quarantine.

Education Ministry to take charge - from daycare through college

Higher Education Ministry to be incorporated into Education Ministry, moving programs from birth through college under a single roof.

Teachers refuse to give up their summer vacation

Even for 120 shekels/hour, Education Ministry fails to persuade teachers to work during July.

Health Ministry threatens to close some schools

Director of public health services in the Health Ministry writes to Education Ministry demanding fast testing over Indian variant.

Is the Education Ministry trying to kill homeschooling?

Homeschooling families across country face intensified scrutiny they say crosses line to harassment; Education Ministry ignores query.

Judea/Samaria and Golan Heights outside textbook for 1st graders

Tens of thousands of first-grade students in Israel study from textbook with map without Judea/Samaria; 'Cancel Education Ministry approval'