Education

Education is the key to rebuilding the North - opinion

Investing in education on the periphery is about securing the future of Israel's society.

 Smoke billows over northern Israel after rockets were fired from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, by Israel's border with Lebanon, May 17, 2024.
 Protesters gather at a main entrance in front of Columbia University during convocation, in New York City, US, August 25, 2024

US Education Department says Columbia University violated federal anti-discrimination law

 EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch visits a classroom on the first day of school, in Jerusalem, last September. Last week, he announced a change of emphasis in the education program at the primary school level regarding Israel’s identities, the writer notes

Yoav Kisch's new education plans fails to define Israel's democratic values - opinion

 Students using the LMS platform set personal goals, select subjects at their own level, and progress at their own pace

AI meets education: A vision for personalized learning


The melody of change: Music, education, and the future of children in Israel - opinion

Self-expression is a basic human need for every child. Music provides a stage for every voice – even for those who struggle with words, emotional challenges, or social difficulties.

 Bat-El Tzabari: ‘Children engaged in diverse musical activities exhibit higher levels of perseverance, patience, creativity, and open-mindedness.’

The biggest reform you never saw: Child daycare in Israel now costs more - opinion

Currently, 40% of children aged 0-3 in Israel do not attend any childcare facility. The mother or grandmother often becomes the main caregiver during daytime working hours.

 A WIZO daycare center

A century of vision: Renewing Israel’s commitment to higher education - opinion

Our predecessors built universities before there was a state. We, who have a state, must now ensure that we continue to deserve those universities.

 It should surprise no one that our most talented researchers are being recruited abroad, and that many of our best young scholars are reluctant to return home.’

‘Incredibly ironic,’ Trump antisemitism effort may force out Harvard’s Israeli Jews

Trump's effort could force Harvard’s Jewish students from Israel — the very people the administration says it is aiming to protect — to leave the country.

 Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. April 12, 2025.

Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative

"We teach counselors to do more than recognize distress—we teach them how to respond effectively," said Bat Melech director of education and outreach.

 More than 600 counselors from Haredi elementary and high schools across Israel have completed specialized training with the Bat Melech organization to identify domestic abuse.

The educational value of Jewish summer camp - opinion

Despite rising costs, summer camps are worth the price as they provide transformative experiences for children.

 PARTICIPANTS IN last year’s Yael Foundation summer camp in Cyprus: For generations, Jewish summer camps have been more than just a seasonal pastime, the writer states.

Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments

Increased deportations and the revocation of student visas are due to the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House.

Reinventing education is a strategic economic imperative - opinion

Educational innovation is a long-term investment that enhances workforce productivity and economic stability.

 The Educational Innovation Wheel is modeled loosely on Doblin’s business innovation framework and adapted to the specific mission of education, says the writer.

A generation without a degree is the real danger to the future labor market - opinion

Invest in your future and choose a recognized academic track that will not only give you the immediate tools but also a firm foundation for long-term development.

EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch attends a Knesset committee meeting earlier this month. The Education and Science and Technology Ministries should take action to make higher education more accessible, the writer argues.

Invest in women: Why gender equality matters for Israel’s future – opinion

There is a large emphasis on family values in Israel, which can lead to detrimental effects for women in leadership roles.

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

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