Education System

Israeli schools resume classes following a two-week vacation, but high school students return a day later than younger pupils due to differing teachers' union agreements.

The Italian government approved a decree banning full facial coverings in schools and capping foreign students at 30% per classroom to foster genuine integration.

A new poll reveals that only 14% of Israelis view the education system as good, with dissatisfaction concentrated heavily among secular citizens amid historic PISA score drops.

A social media post by an Israeli teacher asked if educators must tutor students traveling abroad during the school year, sparking outrage and reigniting tensions over parental demands.

A PISA report reveals an unprecedented academic drop in Israeli schools alongside high student life satisfaction, ranking Israel third globally despite ongoing conflict.

Ohad Elkabets, in charge of teaching staff at the Treasury's Wage Department, will lead the negotiations on the wage agreement with the teachers' unions. In an interview with Globes, he explains why canceling school on Fridays is necessary to reduce the burden on teachers, warns against a wage spiral in the economy, and expresses reservations about transferring employment to local authorities. He...

Lack of budget and the freezing of coalition funds leave 4,000 volunteers out of kindergartens and schools. Against the backdrop of a severe shortage of teachers and principals, senior officials warn: "The system is in danger of collapse"

Teachers' testimonies revealed: violence, threats, curses, and humiliation by students and parents have become a daily routine. The Teachers' Union warns that "there is no safety net for those who have suffered violence," while no body in the country checks how many teachers have been attacked - and the Ministry of Education claims: "Teaching staff receive a safety net."

The Egyptian news site Cairo24 published a map related to the new matriculation program in Egypt, in which "Palestine" appears to the northeast of the country – without the name of Israel. The move is notable given that Egypt has maintained peace and diplomatic relations with Israel since 1979.

The "Manhigim" organization has announced a boycott of school year opening conferences and the suspension of data synchronization with the ministry. The move follows grievances over teacher shortages and administrative decisions that principals claim are harming the education system. "Patience has run out," they stated.

Our politicians know that change is necessary, but instead of facing reality, they prefer to kick the problems down the road and apply superficial band-aids.

In a special interview ahead of the start of the school year, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch summarizes his term, talks about the challenges the ongoing war has posed to the system, about his criticism of the Meitzav exam system, and explains why he fell in love with the role.

Yael Odem, education correspondent for Channel 12, criticized the Israeli education system, highlighting concerning knowledge gaps among young IDF recruits.

Israeli parents often struggle with the length of summer vacation. However, data shows that the issue is not the total number of school days, but rather their inefficient distribution throughout the year.

A month before the start of the school year, dozens of senior officials and educators have united to demand that the crisis in the system be placed at the center of the elections. Among their demands: worthy candidates for the education portfolio, budget equality, and investment in teaching and management staff.

Only 42% of the public rate the performance of the education system positively. 13% of parents of students in Jewish schools reported that remote learning was not effective.

Massive protests by young Indians have led to unusual concessions from the Indian Prime Minister, cracking his image as a leader immune to public pressure.