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Are we raising a dumber generation? IQ scores fall worldwide

After decades of rising intelligence and academic achievement, new data show stagnation and even decline; are smartphones and artificial intelligence altering how children focus, read and think, and can schools adapt in time?

Eitan Gefen | 02.21.26

ארץ ישראל מוצגת כמפת פלסטין בתכנית הקודמת במקומה חלק ממפת העולם

Palestinian education reforms: removing 'Jerusalem, capital of Palestine' and terrorists’ names

Palestinian education officials said sweeping changes driven by US and European pressure could reshape the narrative taught to the younger generation, sparking an uproar, warnings of harm to 'collective memory' and accusations directed at Israel

Einav Halabi | 02.08.26

Over 100,000 infants unsupervised: Jerusalem daycare tragedy exposes scale of unregulated childcare in Israel

Budget cuts have sharply reduced daycare supervision as inspectors uncover hundreds of illegal facilities nationwide; authorities are moving to shut unlicensed centers after two infants died at a private, unregulated daycare in Jerusalem

Shira Kadri-Ovadia, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 01.20.26

Ultra-Orthodox children are being left to poverty and lawlessness

Ultra-Orthodox leaders are blamed for deepening poverty among large families and encouraging reckless protests that endanger children, raising questions about how parents surrendered responsibility for their children’s education and lives, with deadly consequences

Ruhama Weiss | 01.10.26

The hackathon at Jerusalem College of Technology

HealthTech platform tackling youth therapy dropouts wins Jerusalem student hackathon

At JCT’s Great Minds Hackathon, 85 Haredi and national religious students tackled 20+ industry challenges in AI, HealthTech, defense and more, developing tools from youth therapy platforms to AI-driven grading and GPS-free navigation systems

ynet Global | 01.06.26

Supreme Court freezes one billion shekels for ultra-Orthodox education institutions

Freeze comes after after a Yesh Atid petition, pending a January 8 hearing; Lapid called the funds illegal; Haredi parties accused the court of waging war on religious education

Netael Bandel, Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 12.31.25

Israel bans smartphones in elementary schools to boost focus and social ties

The Education Ministry is launching a new policy banning smartphone use in elementary schools during school hours; the rules take effect this Tu Bishvat with full enforcement, aiming to reduce distractions, prevent addiction and strengthen children’s social ties

Nina Fox | 12.11.25

Bnei Akiva rolls out 'Word Dash,' the new Alias for English matriculation prep

The card game inspired by 'Alias,' helps students prep for Israel’s English matriculation exam; it drills 500-plus key words in a fun, fast class format

ynet Global | 12.03.25

Beit Berl College and ICTBIT build Israel’s first AI-education ecosystem

College says transformation will reset curriculum, teaching and assessment for AI era; ICTBIT to build Highrise-based agent governance system; new B.A. in AI and education aims to train leaders for human-AI classrooms

ynet Global | 11.26.25

How to get your kids to help around the house without bribing them

Parents often offer rewards to get kids to clean or help at home, but research shows true responsibility grows from participation, not prizes; giving children choice and ownership teaches lasting confidence, empathy and life skills

Adi Alouf | 11.13.25

ASU’s Lev Gonick brings AI-driven education vision to Israel’s EdTech Week

At MindCET’s EdTech Week in Tel Aviv, Arizona State University CIO Dr. Lev Gonick shared how artificial intelligence can transform education from standardized systems into personalized learning experiences tailored to every student

ynet Global | 11.04.25

Why I didn’t let my son celebrate Halloween

When my 8-year-old begged to join his classmates’ Halloween celebrations, I refused. I’m the unpopular mom who believes kids should first know their own traditions before dressing up for someone else’s.

Iris Harpaz Kaye | 11.02.25

Collage AI acquires Israeli EdTech startup StudyWise to expand AI-powered assessment platform

US-backed EdTech firm plans to expand into the American market with StudyWise’s AI platform for personalized assessments, as the Israeli startup’s founding team takes on key leadership roles and joins forces to scale development and global reach

ynet Global | 10.23.25

From kibbutz to crater: Why one family moved south to Mitzpe Ramon

Bar and Roy Avni-Naor left Kibbutz Naan for the desert town of Mitzpe Ramon, seeking better education, new opportunities, and a role in Israel’s growing space-tech scene, while balancing family life and future ambitions

Assi Haim | 09.20.25

Back to school: 2.5M Israeli kids return, from war evacuees, to striking teens, and teacher shortages

As the new school year begins, 2,587,000 students head to classrooms, including evacuees from the north and south; Some high schoolers plan strikes for hostages’ return, while teacher shortages remain unresolved

ynet correspondents | 08.31.25

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