Educators to walk out early on Monday to protest low salaries; Teachers Union chief warns of educators leaving the system, says students will end up paying the price

Ultra-Orthodox institutions to see budget cut, but can get funds by showing good Hebrew, English, math test results; Haredi school denies certificate to student who left community

26% of ultra-Orthodox Israeli men don't know English; 28% describe their English as 'poor,' and fewer are learning English in school than in the past

Students will be required to pass 4-5 exams instead of 12-14; reform expected to come into effect next year

Education Ministry outline expected to launch next school year, with state funding institutions according to students' score in math, science, Hebrew and English

Unions urge immediate talks with treasury to resolve dispute; labor action will affect tens of thousands of toddlers

Israel has 26.3 students per class compared to 21.1 in other developed countries; pandemic shut Israel's middle and high schools for longer periods

Matanyahu Englman warns matriculation exams focusing on knowledge rather than modern skills, rolling of tech upgrade lacking

Professionals contend that during lockdown, homes become infection hotbeds, especially in crowded households such as in the ultra-Orthodox community

Positive test level hits 2.8% and transmission rate at 1.06; health minister backs opening schools for all grades, but says other eased restrictions would then have to wait