Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorial
Israel's education system is underperforming, with only 3% of ninth-grade students achieving the high standard in the national science exam. A significant portion of students, over half, are classified as low or medium-low in their performance. This raises concerns about the quality of education being provided to children in the country.
- ▪Only 3% of ninth-grade students reached the high standard in Israel's national science exam.
- ▪More than half of the students were reported to be at a low or medium-low level.
- ▪The editorial highlights the urgent need for reforms in the education system.
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Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorialOnly 3% of ninth-grade students who took Israel’s national science exam reached the high standard set by the Education Ministry. More than half were reportedly at a low or medium-low.Follow us on GoogleChildren return to school following the ceasefire in the war with Hezbollah at Gamla Primary School in Katsrin, Golan Heights, April 19, 2026.(photo credit: MICHAEL GILADI/FLASH90)
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