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Missing school in the Netherlands for a vacation leads to heavy fines of 100 euros per day per child, surprise inspections, and even investigations at airports. Testimony from an Israeli woman living there reveals how the strict system works.

A teacher who joined the education system as part of the personal contract track says that on the very first day of school she encountered hostile treatment from teachers at the school. According to her, she left a job as a programmer and came to the system out of a love for teaching: "I approach someone and she simply ignores me and giggles in my face."

After more than a year of investigation into suspected violence, the case against the principal of a special education school in the center of the country has been closed. Her attorney, Adv. Nava Toledano Yehuda, stated that the closure of the case and the removal of suspicion are of great importance.

The responsibility of the educational staff may also apply to incidents on social networks. What is the difference between a one-time incident and ongoing harassment, what is required to be proven - and in what cases can compensation reach millions of shekels? Attorney Uria Rosenblat sheds light on the legal aspects.

A student in Rahat was brutally attacked by his classmates, and footage of the beating was distributed online. Residents call the incident a "warning sign for parents." The police have opened an investigation.

Daniel gave up a comfortable career in high-tech, Rotem continues the path of her late father, and Paz moved to the Gaza envelope despite her illness. As the school year begins, the new educators explain why they are not willing to give up on the classroom, despite the workload and low pay.

Walla's exposure regarding the placement of ten medical nurses in schools across the country has reached the doors of the Supreme Court. A petition was filed on behalf of the Yahal association against the Ministry of Education, claiming that the emerging program endangers children with allergies: "The safety of helpless children is not a field for 'trial and error'."

During a visit to the "Gvanim" elementary school in Ein HaMifratz for the start of the 5787 school year, President Isaac Herzog announced his intention to become a teacher once his term at the President's Residence concludes.

Eyal Golan shared with his followers a moving personal moment regarding his young daughter, alongside other Israeli celebrities who celebrated this morning the return to school in the shadow of a complex period.

Many parents rush to sign consent forms for educational institutions, but experts warn that this is an irreversible step that could expose children to serious digital dangers.

Without threats of strikes, with a lot of hope: among the millions returning to school are 180,000 starting first grade. Some will begin in the legendary school of Metula, which stood empty until now. In the Gaza envelope, they are returning to study at home after about 3 years of wandering. The expectation: "That it will be interesting in class and fun at recess."

Closing the circle: teachers who return to teach in the place where they were once students. For the student who once sat in the back row by the window, and perhaps sometimes struggled to concentrate, standing in front of the class with a dry-erase marker in hand is a personal victory and a statement of intent.

Unusual shopping data reveals exceptional demand across the country just before the first bell, as parents abandon physical stores in favor of purchasing essential items via app.

The teenager was stripped and attacked by students who treated him with aggressive violence - while inside the school during the lunch break. After being discharged from the hospital, he suffered from severe anxiety that led to suicidal thoughts. Although the municipality and the Ministry of Education tried to distance themselves from the incident - they will compensate the student with 420...

Returning to the school framework after a vacation is accompanied for many children by crying, stomach aches, and tantrums, especially after years of war, corona, and general instability. What distress should not be dismissed with "enough with the drama," when your protection is actually harmful - and how to find the precise balance between validating the emotion and insisting on the continuity of...

The school year starts tomorrow, and with it, the activity in class WhatsApp groups. Not everyone is aware that Meta launched a feature for managing children's accounts under 13, which blocks requests from strangers and restricts access to unsafe content. Here is how to activate parental control.

A special incentive plan is being offered to teaching staff who will begin teaching in the confrontation line communities in the north in the coming year, but for some teachers, the choice to arrive precisely in a place that suffered destruction and severe damage is first and foremost an ideological statement. "Mainly to provide a horizon and hope for the children, who did not choose anything from...

During summer vacation, many teenagers became accustomed to falling asleep in the early morning hours. Since adolescent biological clocks naturally shift, transitioning back to a school schedule requires a structured approach. Here are several steps to help reset your child's sleep cycle starting tonight.

The new backpack is waiting by the door, but before the child enters school for the first time, parents face a significant shopping list. A backpack, pencil case, notebooks, writing utensils, and textbooks add up to a substantial amount. How much does it really cost to prepare a child for first grade?

74% of students participating in the initiative in Tel Aviv do not use smartphones during breaks or do so rarely. Teachers report more social activity. In the coming school year, the initiative will be expanded to all 37 secondary schools in the city.

15-year-old Michal works as a babysitter to buy herself shoes, while her mother is forced to forgo school equipment and clothes. Data from the Latet organization reveals: 63.2% of children in supported families lack basic school supplies, and two out of every five are forced to work due to the financial distress at home.

Ahead of the start of the 5787 school year, a senior ministry official claims that the data to be presented does not reflect reality. "The minister and the director general are lying through their teeth," the official said. Within the system, reports are coming in of classrooms without homeroom teachers and of ongoing recruitment of teachers for many subjects.

What should you eat for breakfast before leaving for school, what should the sandwich in the bag include, and what type of bread should you choose? A dietitian provides a complete guide for a successful and healthy return to studies.

A middle school custodian in New York secretly lived for half a year in an abandoned room at the school and even hosted his four children there on weekends. After being exposed on security footage, he resigned, explaining that financial difficulties and heavy expenses left him unable to rent an apartment.

A six-year-old boy collapsed and died at a private school in India shortly after a teacher was recorded slapping him in the face. Police have opened an investigation, though a causal link between the incident and his death has not yet been established.

Two days before September 1st, parents of students at a school in Petah Tikva discovered that a teenager accused in the murder case of Yamanu Zelka, who is entering 10th grade, is expected to return to the educational institution. "We will not put our children at risk," says a father of a student whose son is entering the same grade. The municipality and the Ministry of Education are looking for...

Alcohol parties late into the night and brutal 'Zubor' for younger students at the school gate: ahead of September 1st, the phenomenon of bullying in high schools is reaching a new peak. Parents are demanding a firm hand and the imposition of fines.

Parents of students at the new School of the Arts in the Kfar Shalem neighborhood of Tel Aviv are threatening to strike in protest against the enrollment of children of foreign workers who do not live in the area. They claim the decision was made without transparency and without meeting entrance requirements. Parents' representative: "The neighborhood's children are being harmed by the decisions."

Skipping breakfast can impair concentration and lead to nutritional deficiencies. So what should be eaten before school, and what to do when children refuse? Tips that will ease the family morning rush.

Ahead of new restrictions on phone use in middle schools, students, parents, and educators agree that screens have become a problem, but believe that a ban alone will not solve it. Dr. Rotem Eliyahu warns: "Other skills will not return on their own."

The TV presenter appeared on the set of a new holiday campaign, estimated to cost half a million shekels, and revealed the emotional preparations at home for the dramatic step of her twin children.

Following numerous inquiries and in light of the spreading online phenomenon where students hit and act violently towards younger ones, the education system is trying to eradicate the phenomenon. "As a parent, I know there is no such thing as 'just a joke'," called the chair of the parents' leadership at the Mossinzon youth village.

Just before the summer vacation ends and children return to school, it is time to slow down and not add more tasks to the list. Dr. Adam Yisraeli explains why sleep, a sense of control, and emotional resilience are more important than reviewing material.

More snacking, sugary drinks, and brushing that gets pushed aside: the return to school is an excellent opportunity to reset children's oral health habits. Here are some small changes that can make a big difference.

The chairman of Otzma Yehudit is planning a campaign for the start of the school year, with activists distributing a book about the minister's 'achievements.' The cover features an illustration of the Attorney General stepping on a police car.

The transition from kindergarten to school requires children to adapt to a new framework, rules, and new friends. From a preliminary tour of the school and restrooms, to practicing the safe route and changing sleep schedules - here is how to prepare them for first grade.

Ahead of the final week before the start of the school year: chains and stores selling back-to-school equipment are forced to lower prices. The main discounts are on bags, pencil cases, and diaries. Fashion chains that sell back-to-school items on a one-time basis have also launched promotions.

The teacher shortage is severe and is harming students. Principals unable to find qualified staff are placing teaching students, teacher's aides, and even discharged soldiers in classrooms. Sometimes, one teacher is forced to serve as a homeroom teacher for two classes. Messages in closed forums reveal the depth of a crisis that the Ministry of Education is attempting to hide.

Ahead of the start of the school year next week, MADA published detailed safety guidelines for parents, children, and drivers, emphasizing that children up to the age of nine need adult supervision on the way to and from school.

The mental distress of Israeli students has worsened following the pandemic and the war, but the system warns that the responses are far from sufficient: one psychologist per thousand students, one counselor per hundred kindergartens, and waiting lists for treatment that last up to a year.

Starting from the upcoming school year, the Ministry of Education will ban the use of smartphones and smartwatches in middle schools to restore focus in classrooms. Students refuse to surrender and are purchasing dummy devices, camouflage covers, and watches to be hidden under pants. Chairman of the Parents' Leadership: "We fear a situation of increased violence in schools."

A classroom security camera captured a teacher slapping a 6-year-old boy for failing to complete his homework. Shortly after, the child collapsed and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The family claims the boy was healthy and is demanding accountability for his death.

About two weeks before the start of the school year, the education system is still dealing with a major shortage of teachers and assistants. During this critical time, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch flew for a vacation in Cyprus and was absent from important preparatory conferences.

From models with compartments for sandwiches, fruits, and vegetables to containers specifically for salads or poke bowls, here are eight lunch boxes that will organize the morning meal.

The annual education preparation conference in Haifa focused on school violence, mental resilience, and the urgent need for reform in special education and classroom management.

A scandal at a government primary school in India: a fifth-grade student is suspected of mixing urine into the water of two students and causing them to drink it. When they approached the principal, he allegedly told them to eat chocolate to get rid of the bad taste. Angry parents locked the school gates. Authorities have opened an investigation and the principal has been required to provide...

How to identify myopia, which signs should raise a red flag, when is it important to get an eye exam, and what can be done to reduce the impact of screens on children's vision? Dr. Hana Rena, an ophthalmology specialist at Meuhedet, explains: "One of the challenges in identifying vision problems in children is that they do not always complain. Therefore, parents should pay attention to changes in...

Just before the school year begins, parents in Haifa and Givatayim have been informed of class mergers, resulting in groups of nearly 40 students. Educators warn of negative impacts on individual attention and emotional well-being. The Ministry of Education promises a major reform in the next term.

Decent wages for educators are a basic condition, but they are not enough. It is necessary to rebuild the status of the teaching profession, create a professional horizon and opportunities for development, and restore trust and authority to educational teams.

The school year is approaching, and it's time to gear up: from headphones that translate and summarize lessons to a tablet with 'armor' — here are eight gadgets to make a student's life more comfortable.