Israeli high schoolers kick off school year with acts of vandalism
Students in several high schools opened the year with hijinks such as graffiti, throwing eggs at students, and getting drunk.
Students in several high schools opened the year with hijinks such as graffiti, throwing eggs at students, and getting drunk.
These first days of the school year evoke prayers from the depth of our hearts.
Agreement reached on increase in teacher's salaries in exchange for more teaching hours.
The first day of school, the first week of Elul, and how we can work on the road leading from our head to our hearts and tongues.
With teachers told of new testing rules just days before the opening of the school year, many are threatening to take the case to court.
President Herzog: 'We have an excellent education system. Their success is our success and the success of our future.'
2.4 million Israeli children head back to school - with a quarter million kids unable to attend due to quarantines and class closures.
1 vaccine dose will be enough to allow students in grades 7 and up back in school according to new government decision.
PM Bennett considering postponing the start of the school year to September 12. A final decision will be made on Saturday night.
Coronavirus Cabinet to meet today to discuss various proposals for opening of school year. Many ministers want school year delayed.
National Parents' Leadership Chairman Marom Schiff calls for return to schooling in cities defined 'yellow and green'.
Yesterday was the first official day of school in Israel, while yeshivas began on the 1st of Elul, other schools have yet to begin the year.
Samaria Council opens year with 22,000 students. Mayor Yossi Dagan: 'Government headed by Netanyahu deserves right to apply sovereignty.'
Health Ministry says some grades may not be able to open on time. Education Minister pushes back, accusing Health Ministry of 'sowing panic'
Health Ministry presents plan for returning to school, with no restrictions up to age 6; grades 1-12 to be taught in groups up to 18.
Education Minister Yoav Galant notes that some students may have to return to distance learning early next year.
School year to be marked with 'Mutual Responsibility'; schools will engage and connect different sectors and groups in society.
'Quietest, calmest school year beginning in Israel in many years. I can tell parents of Israel: Your children are in good hands.'
Education Minister arrives to Dream Garden, special kindergarten for cancer patients, speaks with children and staff.
President of Israel opens school year with first graders at Noam Eliyahu religious school in Netivot.
PM opens school year with students in Yad Binyamin, also addressing US decision on UNRWA. 'Did we keep refugees who came here refugees? No.'
1,048,000 students starting elementary school, of which 167,000 beginning first grade - including son of the education minister.
2017/2018 school year begins Friday for 2,272,000 students. Education Minister praises smooth start of school year: 'No drama, no strikes'.
Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky delivers back-to-school message for Israeli children and parents.
Haredi organization distributes backpacks, school supplies, to secular needy children.
President Rivlin visits 'Boston' school in Bnei Brak, speaks to children on first day of new school year.
Caving to parents' pressure, Education Minister Bennett adds seven days to the school year. Will this help children, the economy, or both?
Prime Minister and Education Minister Bennett welcome students to their first day of school an elementary school in the Arab town of Tamra.
As the school year draws nigh, not everyone can afford to replace a ripped bookbag or buy new pencils. Enter Project Illuminate.
School year opens: prime minister doles out advice to pupils and President Rivlin reminisces about his first grade teacher Hava.
As children return to school, the political rivals find it hard to agree over the most basic values.
Education Minister Naftali Bennett managed to avert a teachers' strike this year - but he hasn't been able to prevent a parents' strike.
Nearly 2.2 million Israelis to begin school on Tuesday - and it may look very different from last year.