Yoav Kisch
Israel to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms
This comes after a similar ban rolled out in February in elementary schools.
Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools
School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms
Education Minister announces new outline for matriculation exams, leniency for students in north
New Education Min. program teaches kids tolerance, conflict management
The new program, coming at a time of heightened social divisions in Israel, is per the directive of Education Minister Yoav Kisch to make Israel's schools have a culture of tolerance.
Education Ministry bans Israeli-Palestinian parents group from schools
The ban was following a rule change by Education Minister Yoav Kisch that prohibits educational programming that slanders the IDF or soldiers.
Israel's first virtual school to begin teaching in 2023-2024 year
The virtual program will be available for free and is meant to give students the opportunity to receive complementary and personalized lessons.
Israeli students in severe decline in reading literacy - int'l report
The PIRLS study is conducted every five years and assesses the reading literacy of fourth graders around the world. The most recent one said Israeli students' literacy is declining.
Ben-Gvir threatens to quit Israeli government over response to Gaza rockets
Otzma Yehudit to boycott Knesset votes as tensions with Likud heat up • Likud: If Netanyahu's decisions are unacceptable to Ben-Gvir, he can leave gov't
17-year-old Emuna Cohen crowned champion of Int'l Bible Quiz
For the first time in 17 years, both finalists in the international contest were Israeli and both were girls.
Education minister causes controversy with Holocaust Remembrance Day tweets
Kisch received backlash for a tweet that seemingly echoed a Nazi-era slogan and for seemingly ignoring groups targeted by the Nazis alongside Jews.
Grapevine: Gallant-less toast
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Likud's Amsalem to join Israeli gov't this evening after delay - report
Amsalem has previously demanded control over the Government Companies Authority, which is currently part of the finance ministry.
Education Ministry present plans for new Bagrut exams program
The plans aim to increase flexibility and are supported by teachers organizations, but were criticized by parents' and sutdents' organizations.
