Making the grade
Matriculation data is released for every city in Israel with some surprising results; good news for Israel’s road safety; and Barak vs. Liberman
View ArticleNew minister brings fresh mindset to Israeli education
Fight for post wasn’t just between Piron and Sa’ar and their parties — it was also over how, what and why we teach our children
View ArticleJust half of Israeli teens pass 2014 matriculation
Only 52.7% of 17- and 18-year-olds receive graduation certificate, slightly less than previous year
View ArticleBar Refaeli on the curriculum for national civics final
In matriculation test, high schoolers asked about flight ban issued over supermodel’s wedding in September
View ArticleFor second straight year, Druze town has top matriculation rate
Beit Jann comes first in key high school exam pass rates; ultra-Orthodox and poorer Arab communities record lowest test averages The post For second straight year, Druze town has top matriculation rate...
View ArticleSchool of hard knocks
Education is in the spotlight ahead of the start of the academic year, but summer camp is still in session The post School of hard knocks appeared first on The Times of Israel.
View ArticleJewish, Arab fertility rates in Israel on par for first time
Arab rate drops, Jewish rate rises, and women in both groups now give birth to an average of 3.13 children, highest in OECD The post Jewish, Arab fertility rates in Israel on par for first time...
View ArticleUS envoy reportedly asks to stick around after term ends
Ambassador Dan Shapiro wants to stay in Israel while his daughter completes high school year, matriculation exams The post US envoy reportedly asks to stick around after term ends appeared first on The...
View ArticleIn tech, girls study more than boys but are less confident – survey
Rashi Foundation study looks at 389 Israeli students in grades 11-12 who'll be tested in math, computers this month The post In tech, girls study more than boys but are less confident – survey appeared...
View ArticleWhy Israelis can’t write
If we're the people of the book, why aren't resources being allocated toward improving writing?
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Nation-state law to be included in Israeli high school curriculum – report
Contentious legislation will be compulsory topic in matriculation exam; Education Ministry says students will 'internalize' vision of Israel as Jewish homeland
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Jerusalem police say ‘gunfire reports’ just celebratory fireworks in city’s east
Pyrotechnics set off Saturday morning to mark the publication of grades from matriculation exams; noise of firecrackers continues into night
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Major education reform will slash number of high school matriculation exams
Students will be required to pass 4-5 exams instead of 12-14; reform expected to come into effect next year
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