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Netanyahu says Israel to extend school year until end of July
Despite outline yet to be fully formulated, PM and education minister hold press conference, saying bulk of extra schoolwork will focus on making up gaps in curriculum, while teachers will be fully compensated; Teachers Union already issued objection
Haim Goldich, Tamar Trabelsi Hadad |
Published: 02.28.21 , 20:28
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel will be extending the current school year until the end of July in order to make up for the studies missed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Netanyahu made the announcement during a press conference with Education Minister Yoav Galant and other government officials, emphasizing the school year set to be extended for everyone, starting from preschools to grade 11 in high schools.
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