Israel education

Israelis rate education system 4 out of 10 as school year opens, new research warns

The current system was described as highly centralized and bureaucratic, arguing that schools and principals lack sufficient authority to respond to the needs of their students and communities.

Young students arrive to the classroom at the opening of the new school year in a school for ultra orthodox jewish boys, in Beit Shemesh, August 28, 2022.
The launch of the new People of Israel party, led by Ofer Winter, ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections, in Jerusalem, August 25, 2026.

Ofer Winter, unification of Arab parties, shake up Knesset seats, push RZP below threshold - poll

Ari Steinberg, CEO of Ashmoret

Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future

Israeli children going into1st grade, meeting with the new teacher ahead of the first day of the new academic year, at the Pola school in Jerusalem.

Alarming study reveals Israeli teachers lag behind global peers substantially in all metrics


Israeli high schoolers sweep international math competition

The competition consisted of multiple exam days, requiring contestants to take a 4.5-hour exam, consisting of difficult questions in the fields of elementary mathematics.

 Israel's female winning team at their competition in Slovenia

A conference offers Israel educators a safe space to explore complex feelings

In sessions and on the sidelines, the more than 500 participants discussed the Israeli government’s proposed judicial overhaul and its far-right cabinet ministers.

 Thousands of Israelis gather in Tel Aviv in protest following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, on March 26, 2023.

The reform Israel needs is not part of Yariv Levin's plan - opinion

The opportunity for real change is upon us and the demand for a constitution is being expressed. It will take time, but the process has finally begun.

 OUR CONSTITUTION should make the official languages of Israel – Hebrew and Arabic. Communities should no longer have the right to bar someone from a different community living in their midst, says the writer.

Using Israel's turmoil as a teaching moment - opinion

Once I, as an educator, understand who the student is, what their interests are and what their perspective is, then I can engage them in a meaningful experience.

 A SESSION of the iCenter’s Master’s Concentration in Israel Education program takes place in Chicago, earlier this year.

Angola draws inspiration from Israel as it diversifies its economy

Angola’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Maria do Rosario Braganca visited Israel this week.

 The headquarters campus, called University City of Camama, in the municipality of Talatona, Angola.

Municipalities, high school teachers strike over 'damaging' national budget

Government meets today to approve national budget for 2023-2024

 ONE CHALLENGE: The ongoing classroom shortage. Pictured: At a Beit Hakerem school.

Hod Hasharon to fund programs cut by anti-LGBTQ lawmaker Avi Maoz

Maoz has been outspoken in his distaste of that which he views as divisive left-wing propaganda, such as LGBTQ+ issues and feminism. 

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 5, 2022

Raising Orthodox budget is 'main task’ for Education Ministry

Israeli MKs, many of whom have been opposed to the religious sector of Israel’s newest coalition government, rallied against Kisch’s comments.

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.

Report: Israelis live long, work hard, but still behind in certain areas

While productivity in Israel – buoyed by the hi-tech sector – has led to a boom in the country, Israel remains behind in healthcare and income inequality.

 HEAVY TRAFFIC moves slowly on the Ayalon Highway. The traffic jams that afflict greater Tel Aviv have become one of Israel’s most acute problems, says the writer.

Education Min. issues first-ever guidelines for assisting LGBTQ children in school

The guidelines aim to ensure the mental well-being and emotional resilience of students struggling with various aspects of their sexuality or gender identity.

 People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.