Israeli teachers' strike continues, school to begin at 10:00 AM
Teachers union extends nationwide partial strike, with classes to be delayed Monday until 10:00 a.m.
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Israeli NGO reports on proven correlation between food insecurity and school violence
'The good news is that the solution is relatively clear if we recognize it and are prepared to invest in addressing it.'
When will Israeli schools open? Final decision expected Monday
Prime Minister Bennett to convene final meeting on school openings, with Education Minister pressing to begin school year on time.
Government decides not to open middle schools for 2 weeks
PM cites spread of British COVID mutation in Israel for decision to keep grades 7-10 closed.
Education Min.: Nazis also persecuted North African Jews
Persecution of North African Jewry under Nazi occupation now part of Israeli schools’ mandatory curriculum.
‘Let’s Bring Israel’s Schools into 21st Century’
Education Minister urges reform, promises not to fire teachers.
Ariel: First in 'Laptops for All Teachers' Program
Beginning this year, all 204 teachers in Ariel's schools will receive a laptop computer, and 120 hours of training.
School Year Changes Spark Ire
The new school year of 5772 (2011-12) will begin nearly a week earlier than usual - in the middle of some teachers' planned vacations.
Yad L'achim: Teach More Judaism
Days before the holiday of Shavuot, Yad L'achim called for more action in promoting Jewish identity among schoolchildren in Israel.
Math Exams = High Tension
Approximately 300,000 Israeli students tackle tricky math matriculation exams Monday, and officials hope there won’t be leaked answers this time.
Visit the Religious Music School
INN TV visits Mizmor, a special school of music for Israel's religious sector.
Arabs Refuse Israeli Textbooks
Arab educators in East Jerusalem are pressing parents and students to reject Israeli textbooks even if it means foregoing subsidies.
Teachers' Strike 'Illegal'
The Middle and High School Teachers Organization said it would strike Tuesday in ten middle schools because of deductions from teachers' pay.
American Oleh Teachers Snubbed
INN report: A program that retrains licensed teachers from the US who make aliyah has been canceled and may jeopardize their moving to Israel
$1M for Arab-Jewish Peace Pgm
The US federal government has granted nearly a million dollars to the Abraham Fund to support a three-year Arab-Israeli co-existence project.
Orlev: a Year with No Strikes
Education Committee Chairman MK Orlev asks unions to let children begin the school year Wednesday without strikes.
Anti-Israel Book in Cdn. Classes
Toronto’s school board supports keeping of anti-Israel novel in school libraries.
Back to School in Uniforms
Schools uniforms are back in fashion - as of next year. Education Minister says they will help restore pride and discipline in the school system.
'Politics at Children's Expense'
MK Danon, chairman of the Knesset Children's Rights Committee, visited a Jewish school in Samaria to witness the effect of the freeze on the kids.
Funds to Bulletproof Yesha Buses
The Knesset Finance Committee on Tuesday approved a special budget allocation for bulletproof buses on routes traveling through Judea and Samaria.
USAID Funds Incitement
The massive USAID program for the Palestinian Authority helps build schools where children learn incitement, journalist David Bedein reveals.
Yesha Children ‘Out in the Cold’
The government’s freeze on new building in Judea and Samaria violates the rights of children, according to the director of the Child Services.
Flu Closes Tel Aviv School
A Tel Aviv elementary school has been closed for the first time due to an outbreak of flu. It is not clear which viral strain caused the closure.
Saar: Public Schools Come First
Education Minister Gidon Saar says Israel must put public schools first – even at the expense of hareidi-religious and Arab schools.
Earthquake Cage Test a Success
The city of Jerusalem successfully tested an earthquake cage aimed at protecting schoolchildren. Test involved blowing up a school.
Principal Loses 'Intifada Shirt'
An Arabic public school principal who lost her job defending "Intifada" T-shirts, has now lost a lawsuit against the New York Board of Education.
Bigwig Politicians Tour Schools
Prime Minister Netanyahu told students in Modiin on their first day of school he now realizes that classes are "even more important than recess."
Saar: No Immigrants? No Funding
Semi-private schools that refused to take in immigrants from Ethiopia may lose their funding, as the Education Ministry rejects compromise deal.
Praise for Saar Despite Problems
Teachers Organization head Ran Erez is impressed by Gideon Saar despite problems facing schools this year.
PM Reveals Anti-Violence Plan
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu revealed details of his "Zero Tolerance for Violence" policy.
Sharp Rise in Hareidi Education
Results from a social policy report see a 51 percent rise in hareidi schoolchildren in Israel over the decade, while state education is dwindling.
Shomron: Give Us Ethiopian Kids
The struggle in Petah Tikva over where to enroll 50 young immigrants in school has revealed deeper issues involved in immigrant absorption.
Parents to Teachers: Dress Up
Teachers may have to dress more modestly this year. The Association of Israeli Parents wants a ban on mini-skirts and exposed tummies.
Speak English? Make Aliyah
Do you speak English? Are you looking for work? Israel wants you! It is offering 14 months of training for new immigrants who qualify.
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