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Bennett Dismisses Demands by 'Clueless' Artists

Education Minister says his decision to remove Culture Basket Committee chair for promoting pro-terror play is final.

Bennett Dismisses Demands by 'Clueless' Artists

'Why Wait 67 Years to Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten?

Education Minister Naftali Bennett says the program to teach Arab students Hebrew starting in kindergarten will help co-existence.

'Why Wait 67 Years to Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten?

Bennett's Initiative: Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten

Minister unveils new $7.9 million plan starting next year, aiming to boost Hebrew to give Arabs better jobs and economic power.

Bennett's Initiative: Teach Arabs Hebrew in Kindergarten

Shades of Michelle Obama? Cake, Candy 'Out' at School Birthdays

Beginning this year, cake and candy are 'persona non grata' at birthday parties in Israeli schools.

Shades of Michelle Obama? Cake, Candy 'Out' at School Birthdays

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.

Nearly Half of Israel's 'Best' Schools Religious, Figures Show

Bennett: 'Discrimination Of Any Kind Unacceptable'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday met with organizations representing Israel's gay community.

Bennett: 'Discrimination Of Any Kind Unacceptable'

Bennett Calls to Dissolve Culture Committee

Education Min. bemoans people 'deciding what art our children are exposed to;' says plays from Samaria theaters won't stand a chance.

Bennett Calls to Dissolve Culture Committee

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.

School Strikes Take Israel By Storm

Parents Launch School Strikes in 70 Cities

Parents protest overcrowding in the classroom by keeping kids home; Ed. Minister Bennett says 'parents are right, but strike not practical.'

Parents Launch School Strikes in 70 Cities

Bennett: Do Not Hand Over More Territory

Education Min. opens up about reforms and thoughts on renewed Gaza fire, but refuses to disclose if he will support student trips to Hevron.

Bennett: Do Not Hand Over More Territory

Bennett: Children Will Not See Terror Glorified Under My Watch

Responding to reports the theater committee will disobey him, Bennett threatens to remove terrorist play from the Culture Basket himself.

Bennett: Children Will Not See Terror Glorified Under My Watch

Bennett: Remove Terrorist Play from Culture Basket

Education Minister orders ministry's theater committee to discuss a new play depicting life story of convicted terrorist.

Bennett: Remove Terrorist Play from Culture Basket

'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.

'Big Brother' Will Watch Israel's School Pupils

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

On a trek in the Far East, Rabbi Avihai Rontzki is coming face to face with Israelis' spiritual thirst.

Rabbi Rontzki: Why Are Israelis Looking for G-d in India?

Confirmed: Netanyahu to Appoint Bennett Education Minister

After coalition crisis as Jewish Home walks out of talks, Likud tells party its request for education portfolio will be granted.

Confirmed: Netanyahu to Appoint Bennett Education Minister

Likud MKs Irked by Possibility of Bennett as Education Minister

Senior Likud sources express fury at PM for giving Jewish Home's Bennett the Education Ministry and overlooking veteran Likud MKs.

Likud MKs Irked by Possibility of Bennett as Education Minister

Ex-Meretz Education Minister 'Disgusted' by Bennett Appointment

Sarid complains that 'extremist' Bennett appears headed for education ministry, claims he'll build Temple Mount yeshiva.

Ex-Meretz Education Minister 'Disgusted' by Bennett Appointment

Galon: Bennett as Education Minister is 'Dangerous'

Meretz head warns against appointing Bennett as Education Minister, threatens to "drive him crazy".

Galon: Bennett as Education Minister is 'Dangerous'

Poll: Religious Zionists Want Jewish Home to Take Education

A poll shows that religious Zionist voters prefer to see Bennett as Education Minister.

Poll: Religious Zionists Want Jewish Home to Take Education

Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for Us, for Israel

Education Minister perhaps even more important than Foreign Minister, claims MK Yinon Magal as coalition coalesces.

Jewish Home MK: Coalition Deal is Good for Us, for Israel

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Shaked: Bennett Will Turn Education Ministry into Top Post

Jewish Home faction chair Ayelet Shaked talks coalition negotiations and Bennett's switch from foreign affairs portfolio to education.

Shaked: Bennett Will Turn Education Ministry into Top Post

Magal: Bennett Fell in Love with the Education Ministry

Jewish Home MK Yinon Magal explains Bennett's decision to give up on foreign affairs portfolio and ask for education, instead.

Magal: Bennett Fell in Love with the Education Ministry

Piron Faces Backlash for Proposing Schools Teach 'Nakba Day'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar slams Piron for proposing Israel give legitimacy to day calling its own establishment a 'tragedy.'

Piron Faces Backlash for Proposing Schools Teach 'Nakba Day'

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Leftist Tel Aviv Teacher in 'Disgusting' Election Loss Post

Responding to results, teacher wishes right-wing voters that they bury their loved ones, and get 'brutally raped in synagogues.'

Leftist Tel Aviv Teacher in 'Disgusting' Election Loss Post

Uri Ariel: We Want Education Ministry

MK Uri Ariel says that Jewish Home plans to ask for the Education portfolio in the new government.

Uri Ariel: We Want Education Ministry

Beit Shemesh: Court Rules Hareidi Girls Can Use Secular School

Court threw out a petition by the Education Ministry that sought to prohibit use by a hareidi school of a secular Beit Shemesh school.

Beit Shemesh: Court Rules Hareidi Girls Can Use Secular School

Hareidi Secular Tensions Over Beit Shemesh School

Education ministry orders hareidi girl's school closed, after Ramat Beit Shemesh appropriated rooms for it in secular school 'illicitly.'

Hareidi Secular Tensions Over Beit Shemesh School

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.

Back to School: 2,105,349 Begin the New Academic Year

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.

CBS: Schools Getting Better, But Improvement is Spotty

Low Teacher Pay is a Threat to National Security

Low Teacher Pay is a Threat to National Security

Religious Schools' Budget 'Won't Be Cut'

Education Minister denies reports he's transferring money from religious to Arab schools, cites economic basis to decisions.

Religious Schools' Budget 'Won't Be Cut'

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.

New Holocaust Curriculum Targets Kindergarten Students

Lapid's Draconian Yeshiva Measure Still in Place

Despite Education Ministry promises, measure still penalizes yeshivas for any missing students, even those in reserve army duty.

Lapid's Draconian Yeshiva Measure Still in Place

Praise for Chabad Schools' Emphasis on Compassion

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

Praise for Chabad Schools' Emphasis on Compassion

Nation-wide Defense Drills Held In Israeli Schools

Education Ministry holds range of drills to prepare for emergency situation, with cooperation of IDF, police and MDA.

Nation-wide Defense Drills Held In Israeli Schools

Minister: Sometimes Teachers Need to Keep Quiet

Education Minister sends letter to teachers urging them to balance right to speak against wisdom of silence.

Minister: Sometimes Teachers Need to Keep Quiet

Leftist Teacher Allowed to Continue At His Post

ORT hearing committee decides Adam Verta, who called the IDF immoral and classroom and said Israel belongs to Arabs, can keep teaching.

Leftist Teacher Allowed to Continue At His Post

Education Ministry Lets Teachers Peddle Politics

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

Education Ministry Lets Teachers Peddle Politics

School Banned over ‘Price Tag’ Plans Reopening

School banned over secret Shin Bet evidence plans to open next year anyway.

School Banned over ‘Price Tag’ Plans Reopening

Criticism in Shas Over Education Ministry Agreement

All Shas MKs summoned to discuss agreement that lets Education Ministry partially control Shas schools.

Criticism in Shas Over Education Ministry Agreement

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.

Ministry of Education to Decide on Summer Vacation Length

Kindergartens to Open Late in Protest Over Arson, Threats

Teachers say that police ignored the pleas of a harassed teacher - and as a result, a kindergarten has been burned to the ground

Kindergartens to Open Late in Protest Over Arson, Threats

Ministry: No Bike Trips in Gush Etzion

Bikers are not welcome in Judea and Samaria, as far as the Education Ministry is concerned. The Ministry blames the IDF's security demands

Ministry: No Bike Trips in Gush Etzion

Report: Piron Planning Hareidi Public Schools

Hareidi media reports: Education Minister trying to bring hareidi schools under state auspices.

Report: Piron Planning Hareidi Public Schools

Piron: Batei Medrash - the 'Pluralistic' Kind - to Get Money

There's little if any budget for hareidi and Religious Zionist houses of study - but there is some for 'pluralistic' Batei Medrash

Piron: Batei Medrash - the 'Pluralistic' Kind - to Get Money

Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron

Education Minister Shai Piron has decided to cancel a program started by his predecessor and meant to encourage school visits to Hevron.

Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron

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.

Government Goal: 500 Arab Teachers for Jewish Schools

‘Forcing a Core Curriculum is Dangerous’

Senior educator warns that forcing a ‘core curriculum’ into hareidi-religious schools would threaten integration.

‘Forcing a Core Curriculum is Dangerous’

Teachers’ Union: We’re Not Babysitters

Teachers’ Union head criticizes call to shorten vacation, accuses mothers of ‘looking for a babysitter.’

Teachers’ Union: We’re Not Babysitters

Piron Blasted for 'Fridays Off' Plan

Education Minister Rabbi Shai Piron faces flak over a news report that he plans to turn Fridays into a day off from school.

Piron Blasted for 'Fridays Off' Plan

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

Education Minister urges reform, promises not to fire teachers.

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

Piron to Cut Back on School Vacation Days

Education Minister Shai Piron plans to cut back on the number of school vacation days that students in Israel have every year.

Piron to Cut Back on School Vacation Days

Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar Says ‘Rotation is a Bad Idea’

Education Minister Gideon Sa’ar expresses his own views on whether he should remain in his post as coalition talks stall over the issue.

Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar Says ‘Rotation is a Bad Idea’

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.

Missile Attack Simulation in All Israeli Schools

Official: Don't Expect Lower Yeshiva, Ulpana Tuition

Rules requiring Yeshiva high schools and Ulpanot to publish data on expenses will not necessarily mean lower tuition, says one educator

Official: Don't Expect Lower Yeshiva, Ulpana Tuition

Youth Movements - the Real Social Networks

The Education Ministry's “youth movement week” highlights getting students together as a replacement for social networks such as Facebook.

Youth Movements - the Real Social Networks

Education Ministry Opens 'Situation Room' for New Year

Israel's Education Ministry has opened a “Situation Room” to answer questions from parents and students to start the new year.

Education Ministry Opens 'Situation Room' for New Year

Dismissed Civics Head Gives Education Ministry an Ultimatum

Dismissed untenured Civics superintendent gives the Education Ministry 48 hours to reinstate him.

Dismissed Civics Head Gives Education Ministry an Ultimatum

Dismissed Civics Head Claims Smear Campaign

Adar Cohen, dismissed for promoting post-Zionist textbooks: I was the target of a well-orchestrated smear campaign.

Dismissed Civics Head Claims Smear Campaign

Leftist Civics Czar Gets Boot

Education Ministry tells Adar Cohen he won’t get tenure. A victory for nationalist-Zionist forces.

Leftist Civics Czar Gets Boot