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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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Special education set to soar 10.4% this year — nine times faster than general schools

Israel’s special education system will grow from 354,000 to 391,000 students in 2025/26, adding $751.8 million to the budget; Ultra-Orthodox schools also expand, and teacher numbers rise sharply to meet demand

Shahar Ilan | 08.31.25

Education Ministry sparks uproar with AI-generated image of first graders

The Education Ministry posted an AI-generated photo of six children starting first grade, alongside a fabricated backstory; After backlash online, the ministry admitted the truth: 'Like in school, independent thinking matters online too'

Ynetnews | 08.30.25

Hundreds of Israeli teachers absent as reservists start new school year

Hundreds of Israeli teachers and principals will be absent at the start of the school year due to reserve duty call-ups; educators like Rabbi Nitzan Berger and Rabbi Avi Shayish serve at the front while ensuring students continue learning, showing students the value of service and leadership

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 08.29.25

Education minister: Students can skip final exams, use school grade due to war

Yoav Kisch announces remaining matriculation exams have been canceled, but students who choose to take them will be allowed to do so: 'This is not a decision of convenience, but of responsibility'

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 06.25.25

The case for honestly talking about autism sooner

Many parents delay telling their children they’re autistic, fearing confusion or harm; But autistic voices argue that early, honest conversations prevent shame, build self-understanding, and empower kids to face a world often full of misunderstanding with confidence and clarity

Sivan Keinan | 06.01.25

Education minister announces overhaul of Bible curriculum in Israeli schools

All grades in both secular and religious schools will study the Bible for at least an hour a week, the national Bible assessment test will be mandatory, and a new subject, national heritage, will be introduced in elementary school; Yoav Kisch presents the "Roots" program: 'It is no longer possible to leave Jewish identity as a private choice or preference'

Nina Fox | 05.27.25

Returning to life, building the future: The initiative reshaping Israel’s periphery

Not with slogans, but with action—Homeward is working to bring residents back to their communities through investment in education, strengthening local resilience and developing regional excellence hubs for children and youth; 'We’re reinforcing the roots so communities can grow again,' says Sigal Moran, CEO of the initiative

Naama Cohen Friedman | 05.07.25

Police probe fraud in Shas-linked schools accused of diverting public funds

Allegations claim public education funds were misused to produce a politically affiliated children’s newspaper, leading to the detention of Education Ministry minister Haim Biton and three others

Lior Ohana, Shilo Freid | 03.18.25

Schools closed, trains halted near Gaza border as war restarts

Home Front Command issues restrictions as IDF Air Force strikes Hamas ending the cease-fire;

Yoav Zitun, Dan Raban, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 03.18.25

IETA acting Executive Director Anna Langer addresses the Israel Educational Travel Alliance Leaders Summit

The future of Israel educational travel: Rebuilding and reinventing, with a goal of 50% growth in 2025

From logistical challenges to deeper ideological questions, educational organizations are forging new paths to connect travelers to Israel in the wake of the October 7 attacks

Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 02.12.25

'Everyone deserves to have their story remembered': Volunteers work to clean Stumbling Stones across Europe

Holocaust remembrance NGO leading initiative to clean stones carved with Holocaust victims' names shares hope for dialogue despite rising antisemitism following October 7

Yogev Israeli | 02.11.25

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