Israel's Hebrew University Ranked 11th Best in World for Math
Weizmann Institute named 10th best for computer science and Haifa's Technion eighth in aerospace engineering in annual Shanghai Ranking
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All Teachers to Be Checked to Ensure They’re Not Under Criminal Investigation
Move follows accusations that Tel Aviv teacher, a convicted pedophile, molested students
U.S. 'Inspiration' for Israeli Academic Ethics Code Condemns It as Threat to Israel's Democracy
AAUP, whose ethics guidelines were used as inspiration by Bennett and Kasher, calls Israel to reject proposed university code of ethics 'in no uncertain terms'
Hundreds Take to the Streets in Nationwide Rallies Against Gender Violence
With 17 women murdered since the beginning of 2017, hundreds of protesters in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa are calling on the government to take action
Israel's Education Ministry's New Booklet Tells Religious Girls Serving in the Army Is for Boys
With stories of draft refusers and articles on volunteer activities, the brochure touts advantages of national service and almost doesn't mention military service
Israeli Summer Camps Told to Ease Up on Jerusalem Activities
Some found to be taking theme too far, but say they were only following Education Ministry guidelines
Hundreds of Students Throughout Israel Protest Bennett's New University Ethics Code
Call on Prof. Asa Kasher, who wrote code at Israeli education minister's request, to resign
Israel's Bennett Cites U.S. Example to Defend His Professors' Ethics Code, Omits Crucial Difference
Bennett says his code of ethics, which bars academics from expressing political views in class, mirrors U.S. code; but the American one notes purpose of guideline 'is not to discourage what is ''controversial.''
Israeli University Heads Blast New Ethical Code as Undermining Academic Freedom
The code of ethics is expected to ban professors from voicing political opinions in classrooms or supporting BDS
Israeli Education Minister's Ethics Code Would Bar Professors From Expressing Political Opinions
The code would forbid academic staff from calling for boycotts of Israel, and would prevent institutions from collaborating with political organizations
In Act of Defiance, Arab Educator Quits Israeli Education Ministry’s Civics Board
The ministry says it’s still trying to keep Yousef Shehadeh on board, though a source says right wing education minister will remain ‘guided by democratic and Zionist values’
Israeli School Staff Instructed to Report Gay Sex Between Students, Rights Group Says
Education Ministry bases instructions on 1999 memo, which erroneously still states that oral and anal sex between minors as illegal
Israeli University Faculty Protest Expansion of Gender-segregated Programs
Academics upset by initiative to encourage Haredi enrollment, which would prevent female lecturers from teaching male ultra-Orthodox students
Cabinet Approves Plan to Expand Israeli Curriculum in Arab East Jerusalem Schools
The cabinet also approved a plan to build a cable car to the Western Wall and a series of other projects in the city
Israeli Students Told to Attend West Bank Event or 'Lose Scholarships'
Kubbitzim College of Education at center of storm after allegedly warning students they would lose grants when they objected to attending event in settlement
Higher Education in Israel Set to Become More Segregated
New five-year program will pilot segregated classes on existing campuses and broaden definition of who can apply for segregated studies
Israel's Education Ministry Blames Hackers for Derogatory Text About Bedouin on Website
Official says offending text was deleted from website as soon as it was discovered, leaving NGO to wonder why it had to wait for tip-off before text was removed
Jerusalem High-schoolers Told to Stay in City Overnight to Avoid Trump Traffic
To make sure students won't miss a critical exam, administrators at a school along the route of the presidential motorcade advised test-takers to bunk in with friends on Sunday
Hebrew U Under Fire for Not Playing Israeli Anthem at Graduation Ceremony
Report claims Israel's national anthem will not be played to not offend Arab students, prompting politicians to blast university; many institutions do not include singing of anthem at the conclusion of ceremonies
After Right-wing Pressure, Hebrew U. Cancels Confab on Palestinian Prisoners
A right-wing student group demanded that the conference be canceled, but the university's spokeswoman said it was scrapped for logistical reasons
Kids to Miss School Sunday as Buses to Be Used for Lag Ba’omer
School holiday first set for Sunday, but postponed to Monday due to concerns of desecrating Sabbath the day before, says Education Ministry
University of Haifa Bans Nakba Day Leaflet Mentioning 'Ethnic Cleansing'
The university allows events marking the Palestinians’ catastrophe when Israel declared independence, but says phrases like 'ethnic cleansing' breach the terms of tolerance
Israeli Ninth-grader Becomes First-ever Secular Student to Win International Bible Contest
Sixteen contestants from Israel and abroad reached the final after overcoming 74 other competitors from 39 countries
Lag Ba'omer School Break Postponed at Last Minute Over Religious Concerns
Education Ministry changes vacation from May 14 to 15 to ensure bonfires aren't lit on Shabbat
Israel's Universities Plan Gender-separate Classes for ultra-Orthodox
Critics say this would increase inequality on campus, and would be damaging to female lecturers
Israeli College Cancels Screening by Peace Group After Right-wing Activists Protest
Despite withdrawal of invitation to Zochrot, other peace organization will show films at the festival in the north
Israeli Cities Forcing Preschool Aides to Work During Passover
Assistants protest that they ‘suffer systemic violation of their terms of employment’
With Left Wing Artist on Short List, Israel Cancels Top Honors for Plastic Arts
Panel hadn't reached unanimous decision, says Naftali Bennett's bureau, but a majority had decided to give the prize to left-wing darling Yair Garbuz.
Bennett Promises: Within Four Years, All 11th-graders Will Go on 'Jewish Identity' Trip
Education minister praises Masa Israeli journey, aimed at shaping Jewish, Zionist and national identity.
Israel to Give Highest Honor to Leader of Group That Settles Jews in Arab Jerusalem
David Be'eri, the director of Elad, is one of the founders of the Jewish enclave in the Arab neighborhood of Silwan in Jerusalem. Be'eri is 'one of the great builders of Jerusalem in modern times,' Education Minister Bennett says.