Schools Closed

Health Minister Horowitz: Head of Public Health Services Alroy-Preis is being slandered

Horowitz insists cancellation of quarantine for students is "correct decision"; criticizes Netanyahu govt for disastrous school closures.

"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.

PM cites spread of British COVID mutation in Israel for decision to keep grades 7-10 closed.

Yamina Chairman says alongside school lockdown, vaccinating teachers must occur and lockdown shortened to give hope to closed businesses.

Despite dire warnings from government officials that haredi areas would soon all turn "red," the opposite occurred.

Less than half of teachers were trained in distance learning; only a third met curriculum targets.

"This is nothing short of a global education emergency," said UNICEF's executive director.

How one New York school switched to online learning during its coronavirus closure.

Parental outrage over Geography lesson teaching students Muslim creed skyrockets, shuts county schools over security concerns.

Municipality and teachers' organizations warn they need budget for full-day security - or else they won't hold classes starting Thursday.

Ashkelon mayor evacuates certain classrooms exposed to high radiation, citing student health; students relocated to community center.

Schools throughout the area are closed Thursday. Snow to fall until afternoon. Buses, light rail not running in Jerusalem.