Tag Archive: Ministry of Education

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Keeping the Green Line on School Maps

Civil society organizations are fighting back in response to the Ministry of Education’s prohibition on maps that lack the Green Line.

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Israel’s Education Ministry Adopts Shared Education Recommendations

Israel’s Ministry of Education embraces shared society educational policy advocated for by civil society organizations.

For the New Year — Reflections, Expectations, Hopes

On the heels of this exceptionally challenging year, we look towards the next. It is sure to be no less challenging, but it also offers new hope.

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Combating Anti-Arab Racism In School

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel demanded zero tolerance for racism after a group of parents in Herzliya refused to accept an Arab homeroom teacher at the local school.

Advocating for Arabic

NIF grantee Sikkuy – The Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality launched a campaign encouraging Israeli Jews to learn Arabic.

Restoring Pluralistic Jewish Education in Israel’s Schools

In a victory for liberal and secular Judaism in Israel, the Supreme Court struck down an attempt to defund government support for pluralistic activities in public school.

Providing for At-Risk Youth

Following a protest by teachers and activists, the Israeli government agreed to continue funding the Hilla Program for youth-at-risk.

Defending Water Rights for Bedouin Citizens

After pressure from the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), a court ordered the Ministry of Education to connect a Bedouin school to the water supply network.

Supreme Court: State Exams Must Be Translated for Arab Students

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel scores a victory for inclusion and accessibility.

Civil Society Saves Bedouin Adult Education Program

An established program was under threat of a budget cut from the Ministry of Education. The program has impacted hundreds of lives in the severely underserved Bedouin community.