School
The hidden cost of back-to-school sandwiches: Supermarket price differences revealed
From jars of chocolate spread to ketchup and yellow cheese: Differences of tens of shekels between chains for items children eat daily, showing how to save hundreds of shekels a year on the lunchbox.
Israel teaches students how to vote, but not how to make an informed political choice - opinion
New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns
School resumes in Israel, Sara Netanyahu alleges Yair Golan had prior knowledge of Oct. 7
US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say
US military investigators are looking into a possible strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed dozens of children. The Pentagon denies targeting civilians, but the investigation continues.
Israeli schools to continue in remote format on Sunday amid war, despite workplace reopening
Schools shifted to remote learning amid the ongoing Iranian missile strikes directed toward Israel, with changes to be determined according to the situation assessment.
UK gov't launches independent review into 'scourge' of antisemitism in England's schools
An independent review led by Sir David Bell will examine antisemitism in English schools and colleges, aiming to improve support for teachers and students.
IDF Home Front Command extends security guidelines for nearly another week
The security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and closure of schools until at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m., HFC announced.
Can dogs help ease teacher burnout in Israel’s schools during wartime? - study
Psychological buffer against wartime exhaustion for teachers revealed in new research.
Ran Cohen Harounoff: Helping children thrive amid crises worldwide - interview
From Ukraine to Israel to Jamaica, Ran Cohen Harounoff helps children recover and thrive after disasters.
When first graders in Modi’in sang 'You Won’t Defeat Me,' I cried - opinion
First graders in Modi’in danced and sang prayers for soldiers and peace, a moving reminder of faith, resilience, and hope.
'The Gavriel Tirosh Affair': Unforgettable teacher, lingering memory - review
Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.
'Very afraid': Canadian Jewish parents horrified after newspaper singles out Jewish students
The article’s main argument was that state-subsidized schools may be crossing into political advocacy by hosting Israeli military speakers during an ongoing war.
Education Ministry to cancel school if Iran attacks, transition later to remote learning
Knesset members raised concerns about the pedagogical effectiveness of distance learning and the fact that many students lack reliable access to computers at home.
