Teaching in israel

Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils

In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.

(Illustrative) An empty classroom at a school in Safed, northern Israel, August 31, 2025
Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms

 Children wearing face masks attend a class as students return to school after the summer break, less than a month into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster drive, at Arazim Elementary School in Tel Aviv, Israel September 1, 2021

Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll

A man hugging his dog

Can dogs help ease teacher burnout in Israel’s schools during wartime? - study


A qualified success story

If it’s so good, why is it so bad?

Students eating lunch at school (illustrative)

Nationwide teachers' strike cancelled following Court injunction

The education ministry issued a statement in response saying that it sympathizes with the teachers but believes a strike is not the proper way to resolve the issue.

Teachers protest outside of the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv

New amendment seeks five years imprisonment for attacks on teachers

The proposed amendment comes on the heels of negotiations between the Teacher’s Union and the education ministry over curbing increased violence against teachers.

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett gestures during a preliminary vote on a bill at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem November 16, 2016

End to teachers' strike, educators to receive 20% salary increase

“Today we place our teachers at the top of our national priorities,” Education Minister Naftali Bennett said.

Teachers protest outsode Education Ministry 370

Teachers strike: Long weekend for some, chaos for others

Strike confuses teachers, students and parents.

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High school teachers to strike today

Sunday warning strike protests against procrastination in negotiations for higher wages for teachers.

school children teacher

Talk is not cheap: Speaking may be hazardous for teachers

I sympathize with teachers, as many of them, like you, suffer from throat and voice problems in school; it is an occupational disease, but there are things you can do.

Cartoon teacher

The goal: attracting top-level educators

Taking steps to improve Israel's education system.

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Cyber-bully attacks increase, watchdog reports

Results showed that 62% of teenagers have encountered sexual content online.

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Study: Gap between Arab, Jewish students narrowed

The study also showed that, in the Arab sector, there are more teachers with academic degrees than in Jewish schools, 95% versus 91%, respectively, in early childhood education.

High school graduates celebrate receiving their diplomas in Kafr Yasif last year.