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News and updates about School Year

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.

High schoolers kick off school year with acts of vandalism

Prayers for our children in the new school year

These first days of the school year evoke prayers from the depth of our hearts.

Prayers for our children in the new school year

Teacher's strike called off, school year to start as normal

Agreement reached on increase in teacher's salaries in exchange for more teaching hours.

Teacher's strike called off, school year to start as normal

Thoughts for the end of summer and the new school year

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.

Thoughts for the end of summer and the new school year

Teachers threaten mass strikes as positive tests surpass 7%

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.

Teachers threaten mass strikes as positive tests surpass 7%

President Herzog and the First Lady visit Modi'in school

President Herzog: 'We have an excellent education system. Their success is our success and the success of our future.'

President Herzog and the First Lady visit Modi'in school

Israeli kids head back to school, as 4th wave of COVID continues

2.4 million Israeli children head back to school - with a quarter million kids unable to attend due to quarantines and class closures.

Israeli kids head back to school, as 4th wave of COVID continues

Bennett: School year to start Wednesday as planned

1 vaccine dose will be enough to allow students in grades 7 and up back in school according to new government decision.

Bennett: School year to start Wednesday as planned

Officials: Bennett considering postponing start of school year

PM Bennett considering postponing the start of the school year to September 12. A final decision will be made on Saturday night.

Officials: Bennett considering postponing start of school year

COVID Cabinet to decide on opening of school year today

Coronavirus Cabinet to meet today to discuss various proposals for opening of school year. Many ministers want school year delayed.

COVID Cabinet to decide on opening of school year today

Marom Schiff:

Children from 5th-10th grade were in school 16 days in past year

National Parents' Leadership Chairman Marom Schiff calls for return to schooling in cities defined 'yellow and green'.

Children from 5th-10th grade were in school 16 days in past year

The Daily Portion / Good luck at school!

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.

The Daily Portion / Good luck at school!

Minister Akunis in Samaria:

'I'll advance sovereignty with all my might'

Samaria Council opens year with 22,000 students. Mayor Yossi Dagan: 'Government headed by Netanyahu deserves right to apply sovereignty.'

'I'll advance sovereignty with all my might'

Education Minister:

'Schools will open on time - period'

Health Ministry says some grades may not be able to open on time. Education Minister pushes back, accusing Health Ministry of 'sowing panic'

'Schools will open on time - period'

Next school year:

18 children per class, combined with remote learning

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.

18 children per class, combined with remote learning

Education Minister: The school year will start on time

Education Minister Yoav Galant notes that some students may have to return to distance learning early next year.

Education Minister: The school year will start on time

2.3 million students will return to school on Sunday

School year to be marked with 'Mutual Responsibility'; schools will engage and connect different sectors and groups in society.

2.3 million students will return to school on Sunday

Israeli Education Minister's goal - more values

'Quietest, calmest school year beginning in Israel in many years. I can tell parents of Israel: Your children are in good hands.'

Israeli Education Minister's goal - more values

Watch: Bennett opens school year with courageous kids

Education Minister arrives to Dream Garden, special kindergarten for cancer patients, speaks with children and staff.

Watch: Bennett opens school year with courageous kids

'Beginning the journey to words and numbers'

President of Israel opens school year with first graders at Noam Eliyahu religious school in Netivot.

'Beginning the journey to words and numbers'

Netanyahu:

'We made sure Gush Katif evictees would not be refugees'

PM opens school year with students in Yad Binyamin, also addressing US decision on UNRWA. 'Did we keep refugees who came here refugees? No.'

'We made sure Gush Katif evictees would not be refugees'

2.3 million students start school year

1,048,000 students starting elementary school, of which 167,000 beginning first grade - including son of the education minister.

2.3 million students start school year

'No drama, no strikes' as the 2017/2018 school year begins

2017/2018 school year begins Friday for 2,272,000 students. Education Minister praises smooth start of school year: 'No drama, no strikes'.

'No drama, no strikes' as the 2017/2018 school year begins

Natan Sharansky shows children how to make peace sandwiches

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky delivers back-to-school message for Israeli children and parents.

Natan Sharansky shows children how to make peace sandwiches

Needy students receive brand-new backpacks

Haredi organization distributes backpacks, school supplies, to secular needy children.

Needy students receive brand-new backpacks

President Rivlin opens school year with haredi children

President Rivlin visits 'Boston' school in Bnei Brak, speaks to children on first day of new school year.

President Rivlin opens school year with haredi children

Parents jump for joy: 7 less vacation days for kids

Caving to parents' pressure, Education Minister Bennett adds seven days to the school year. Will this help children, the economy, or both?

Parents jump for joy: 7 less vacation days for kids

Netanyahu opens school year with visit to Arab town

Prime Minister and Education Minister Bennett welcome students to their first day of school an elementary school in the Arab town of Tamra.

Netanyahu opens school year with visit to Arab town

Organization distributes bookbags to needy children

As the school year draws nigh, not everyone can afford to replace a ripped bookbag or buy new pencils. Enter Project Illuminate.

Organization distributes bookbags to needy children

Netanyahu Tells First Graders: Be Zionists, Play Soccer

School year opens: prime minister doles out advice to pupils and President Rivlin reminisces about his first grade teacher Hava.

Netanyahu Tells First Graders: Be Zionists, Play Soccer

Livni, Bennett Squabble Over School Year Ideals

As children return to school, the political rivals find it hard to agree over the most basic values.

Livni, Bennett Squabble Over School Year Ideals

Teachers Won't Strike, But Parents Will Over Safety Issues

Education Minister Naftali Bennett managed to avert a teachers' strike this year - but he hasn't been able to prevent a parents' strike.

Teachers Won't Strike, But Parents Will Over Safety Issues

School Year Kicks Off with Series of Reforms

Nearly 2.2 million Israelis to begin school on Tuesday - and it may look very different from last year.

School Year Kicks Off with Series of Reforms