Yoav Kisch

A review by Prof. Ami Moyal commissioned by Education Minister Yoav Kisch exposes a deep trust crisis between the Education Ministry and RAMAH, urging legislative independence and revised national testing frameworks.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch sent a legal warning letter to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, demanding an apology and 30,000 shekels for defamatory remarks made during a Channel 12 interview.

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch is moving to appoint three new members to the Council for Higher Education ahead of elections, drawing fierce condemnation from university heads who call it an illegal maneuver.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced a safety review following a fatal munitions explosion in the north that killed a teenager. Kisch also clashed with radio hosts over political controversies.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced a 48-hour suspension of school trips in northern areas following a tragic explosion on the Ramim Ridge that killed a 14-year-old student and injured 24 others.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch suspended northern border school trips for 48 hours after an unexploded ordnance blast killed a 14-year-old student and injured 23 others.

A major security incident in northern Israel led to the cancellation of political events nationwide. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials headed to emergency briefings.

Yisrael Hofsheet demanded sanctions against Haredi schools whose students and teachers protested for draft evaders during school hours, violating education guidelines.

Ben-Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz warns of a growing brain drain and government pressure on academia as he concludes a turbulent tenure.

Israeli teachers are outraged over mandatory paid AI training for a new Ministry of Education English program, citing high costs, long travel to Shlomi, and poor lodging.

In January 2025, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch launched the *6312 hotline to combat student bullying and social ostracism, offering professional psychological support and guidance for families.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch released 5-unit matriculation statistics for 2026, comparing them to pre-war 2023 levels amid declining PISA scores and upcoming elections.

Despite years of war, Israeli Ministry of Education data for 2026 shows record high participation in 5-unit matriculation exams for mathematics, English, and physics, outpacing demographic growth.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch warned right-wing voters against supporting parties struggling to cross the electoral threshold, cautioning that an independent run by Ofer Winter could waste crucial votes.

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

The Ministry of Education has opened nominations for the Israel Prize with a 75,000 shekel award, highlighting strict rules prohibiting self-nominations amid past political controversies.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch blamed the war for Israel's historic drop in 2025 PISA scores, but data shows Ukraine's decline was five times smaller.

A new RAMA report shows 81 percent of ninth-graders score low in science, compounding record-low PISA results. Education Minister Yoav Kisch released the data after months of withholding the failures.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch addressed declining academic metrics in a 103FM interview, attributing the drops to the ongoing war while stressing that the results align with broader OECD trends.

The Israeli Ministry of Education published severe Tanufa test results, showing only 3 percent of ninth graders meeting science standards, amid a dispute with RAMA.

Secondary School Teachers Organization Chairman Ran Erez severely criticized Education Minister Yoav Kisch following dismal PISA results, citing systemic anarchy, poor management, and a lack of educational priorities.

Turkey celebrated major gains in the PISA 2025 international literacy tests, surpassing Israel across all categories as Israeli students suffered a historic decline in performance, sparking a fierce political controversy.

A leaked document by RAMA chief Gal Alon accuses Education Minister Yoav Kisch of systematically hiding failing student achievements, canceling key exams, and attempting to manipulate international PISA and TIMSS test results.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch urged the High Court to dismiss a petition against funding Haredi school networks, calling the link between teacher qualifications and curriculum standards a "radical claim."

MK Gilad Kariv claims that the Ministry of Education is preventing Knesset members from visiting schools on the first day of the school year due to fears of election propaganda, while Minister of Education Yoav Kisch is expected to visit an educational institution. Kariv appealed to the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee demanding to clarify why the ban does not also apply to the minister...

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"

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has ordered the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education (RAMA) to publish the results of the 'Tnufa' science exams, overriding a ban by Education Minister Yoav Kisch. Only 3% of students reached the required level.

The special education budget in Israel has increased by 2.5 billion shekels, reaching 26.5 billion in 2026. The number of students in the system has grown by 8.8%, significantly outpacing the growth rate of the general education system.

The Ministries of Finance and Education are formulating a multi-year plan for the education budget, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch said. The plan is intended to implement the conclusions of the Shapiro Committee to solve the problem of special education.

After a long-standing dispute with Minister of Education Yoav Kisch, legal advisor to the Council for Higher Education Yael Tur-Kaspa is stepping down. Her departure date is set for October 31, preventing the minister from appointing a successor.

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch initiated an expert committee to address the teacher shortage, but a year after the report was submitted, its recommendations remain unimplemented. The report proposed national licensing exams, reduced classroom hours, and a consolidation of teaching colleges.

A school principal in Yavne'el was summoned for a hearing following documentation allegedly showing her minor daughter's wedding, yet she continues in her position. MK Merav Michaeli appealed to the Minister of Education demanding his intervention: "It is your responsibility." The principal denies the claims, arguing it was only a henna ceremony.

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.

A significant achievement for the municipal education system: Minister of Education Yoav Kisch informed Mayor Ronen Mareli of the city's win of the prestigious award. The judging committee commended the social-emotional support provided to students and teaching staff during the emergency and wartime period.

In a sharp letter to Minister Yoav Kisch, heads of local authorities claim that due to a shortage of paramedical therapists, parents are forced to choose personal educational aides, but the state fails to cover the full cost. Municipalities are demanding full state funding for these aides starting in the upcoming school year.

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.

With all due respect to the state's investment in financial education for teenagers – is information about stock market and real estate investments what will create a better society for us and prevent the next murder? It is time to teach a new and truly essential subject: value-based judgment.

The "English for All" program, intended to integrate AI into English studies for 300,000 students, faces significant challenges including equipment shortages, lack of teacher training, and pending software selection. The Ministry of Education maintains that the program is designed to fit existing school infrastructure.

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.

The Minister of Education used the press conference to continue his struggle against Ran Erez and to ignore the problems in the system. Kisch downplays the shortage of teachers and the resignation of principals, claiming: "The numbers circulating are 'fake'. The gap between those leaving and new ones will be only a few hundred."

A pre-petition warning letter was submitted to Minister of Education Yoav Kisch, demanding a halt to the appointment of new members to the Council for Higher Education. The 'Academy for a Democratic Israel' claims the process violates governmental restraint guidelines during the election period.

For the first time, rules regulating the relationship between parents and teaching staff will be anchored in a director-general circular. Kindergarten teachers will be able to choose how and when parents contact them, and schools will publish a code of conduct determining through which platforms and hours parents can ask questions, consult, or complain. Education Minister Kisch: "We are...

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch attempted to dismiss the director of the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation (RAMA), Dr. Gal Alon. The Civil Service Commission rejected the request, stating there were no grounds for an investigation.

Minister of Education Yoav Kisch was a guest on the "Weekend" program with Yaakov Bardugo on Channel 14 last Friday, and addressed the growing tension with university heads and the expected changes in the Council for Higher Education (CHE).

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel announced on Wednesday that it has filed a petition with the Supreme Court against the Ministry of Education and Minister Yoav Kisch. Representing both Jewish and Arab educators, the organization is demanding the immediate cessation of the advisory committee tasked with handling incitement within the education system.

Ben-Gurion University President Dani Chamovitz has launched a scathing attack on Education Minister Yoav Kisch over the new law regarding gender segregation in academia. Chamovitz argued that the minister fails to distinguish between professional independence and loyalty, while five members of the Council for Higher Education have already resigned in protest against the legislation.

A sharp confrontation between the Ministry of Education and the chairman of the Teachers' Union, Ran Erez: Minister of Education Yoav Kisch announced today (Tuesday) that the Ministry of Education is conducting an investigation following suspicions that public funds were transferred to the Teachers' Union for teachers who were reported as members of the union, even though, according to the...

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into suspicions of illegal transfers of public funds to the Teachers' Union, following reports that non-teachers were allegedly listed as members.