Education

Alarming study reveals Israeli teachers lag behind global peers substantially in all metrics

Israeli teachers scored below the average for the 18 comparison countries across all three areas examined.

Israeli children going into1st grade, meeting with the new teacher ahead of the first day of the new academic year, at the Pola school in Jerusalem.
A child's drawing shown here says: "In Gaza City at least 150 children die as Martyrs [daily]. How many child Martyrs are there in nine days?"

Palestinian Authority schools praise martydom, use October 7 attack in math lessons

Former Beit Shemesh mayor and Unity Party member Aliza Bloch in an interview with 'The Jerusalem Post.'

Israel 'abandoned' haredi students, education reform needed, Aliza Bloch tells 'Post' - interview

 An illustrative image of an Israeli school classroom.

Israel's Project 720 brings Google, Microsoft, Amazon AI solutions to education system - feature


Tel Aviv University rises in latest QS world rankings despite growing Israeli academia boycott

While Tel Aviv University has improved its ranking in recent years, in years gone by it would regularly appear in the world's top 200 universities.

View of the Tel Aviv University campus

The historic opportunity hidden within the tech layoff wave

In a reality where there are many laid–off tech workers and an immense shortage of science teachers: It is time for the government to build a real bridge between the technology world and schools.

Tech layoffs are the key to change in education in Israel

Florida attorney general says schools must allow absences for religious instruction

Florida’s attorney general has issued a legal opinion saying school districts must allow parents to excuse their children from off-site religious instruction programs.

School District bus sits in traffic on Interstate 5 during the afternoon commute on November 7, 2025 in San Diego CA.

Tackling terror indoctrination in Palestinian schools key to ending 'Pay-for-Slay,' panelists say

“Why are people terrorists?" Fleur Hassan-Nahoum asked. "Because they're indoctrinated."

Children return to school at an establishment run by United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank on August 29, 2018.

David Hofstedter and his family foundation: From Toronto real estate to global Jewish learning

A builder in business and Jewish life.

Dovid “David” Hofstedter with Mark Walker at the U.S. State Department in Washington, during the presentation of a report on antisemitism and religious freedom.

Parents association rejects Teachers' Union threat to limit inclusion of students with disabilities

While teachers are threatening strike action over staffing shortages, parents are attacking the demand and describing it as dangerous discrimination.

Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]

Reichman University awards diplomas to 2,600 graduates amid ongoing war

About 20% of graduates came from 90 countries through the Raphael Recanati International School, with many remaining in Israel despite the conflict.

Graduation ceremony at Reichman University, 2026

“The future is already here”: AI reshapes Computer Science education at Reichman University

“AI is no longer the future - it is the language of the present.”

A dedicated bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence opens in Beersheba

The program will integrate advanced technological tools alongside a robotics laboratory and close cooperation with tech giants.

Students learn about the construction industry

Home Front Command lifts restrictions nationwide except for northern border communities

Most of Israel is set to return to full activity on Tuesday morning, while several northern communities will remain under partial restrictions.

HOME FRONT Command chief Shay Klepper meets with representatives from Israel's emergency services.