Shai Piron
Shai Piron has a new address: Sderot student dorms
Piron is taking a novel approach to his new role, and will spend a few days a week living in student dorms so as to be part of the urban community.
Yesh Atid MK Piron to quit Knesset; Stern to take his place
Israeli, Arab politicians in heated debate over teaching Nakba narrative to Israeli students
Yesh Atid’s education platform addresses overcrowding, need for more teachers
Knesset panel: Education Ministry must work harder to lower high school dropout rate
Estimated number of dropouts range from 4,000-40,000, according to panel; MK's demand reform.
Peace Now director calls on education minister to abolish Gush Katif education day
Director says day planned by Gush Katif evacuees is "a day for right wing propaganda that attempts to provide a one-sided and biased narrative."
Education Ministry: Classrooms should discuss the life of Sharon
Lesson plan prepared by Education Ministry pedagogical secretariat sent to teachers and schools throughout the country.
Piron says religious girls should not go to army but do National Service instead
Education minister's 2002 ruling relevant again after chief rabbinate reiterated position forbidding women to enlist in army.
Education reform: 40% less 'bagruiot,' mandatory 3-year volunteer service
Education minister presents long-term educational reform plan set to take effect next academic year.
Education minister to announce educational reforms
New plan calls for cancellation of psychometric exam as university prerequisite and decrease in scope of matriculation exams.
Piron calls for closer ties between Education Ministry and youth groups
Piron said his office is considering differential funding for youth group chapters so that poorer Israelis get more funding.
Women to be focus of Israel's Independence Day celebrations
Celebrations to highlight women's contribution to science, culture, economics, security, education, public service and more.
The Market Place: Visionary optimist
Dov Lautman 1936-2013.
Israel and UK sign agreement promoting English studies in Israel
British Secretary of State for Education says cooperation is example of blossoming relationship between countries
