Back to school
New school, new home: Young olim begin the school year in Israel
From learning Hebrew to making new friends, five young olim share the excitement and nerves of finding their place in an Israeli classroom.
Nearly three million Israeli students begin school year with AI, financial education at center
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year
5 games that will bring back children's math knowledge before returning to school
Spring break’s over: How do you send kids back to school?
Spring break feels very long for parents, and also for our kids. Here are tips which will help ease any transition between a vacation and school.
Creating stability for students during COVID-19
While new programs implemented by the health and education ministries attempt to create stability in schools during the ongoing pandemic, teachers have their doubts about if it will be enough.
Should parents help their kids do their homework or not?
Why do our children receive homework, and if we offer help do we actually harm them? A parenting instructor explains how to raise children to be "Independent learners.”
Grapevine September 10, 2021: Crosswalk brouhaha
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
5 helpful back-to-school tips from parenting coaches for your kids
Adapting to a new kindergarten is a complex challenge, often accompanied by crying, tantrums and regressive behavior. How can you make it better?
Herzog lauds education system at opening of new school year
“We have a wonderful education system,” said Herzog as he lauded pre-school principals and their assistants for preparing the youngsters in their care for their first day in school.
An open letter from President Isaac Herzog to Israel’s teachers
From the president's desk, a letter to teachers and students addressing the new school year amid the challenge of surging COVID-19 cases.
Israeli schools open next week - your last-minute questions answered
With schools set to open next week, you may have many questions. Here are some answers.
Gov't must announce school reopening decision sooner rather than later - editorial
Whatever the government decides to do regarding school reopenings, it must let everyone know ahead of time.
Israeli children have sat at home for too long, experts warn
The coronavirus cabinet will convene on Sunday to discuss the outline for children to return to classrooms as the disease rages.
