A short time ago the OECD published a comparative report describing education in OECD countries in 2021. Looking at the various countries’ government per capita investments in education reveals that at all educational levels, Israel invests less than the average among OECD countries. The largest gaps are to be found in early education (ages 0-3) and non-academic post-secondary education.

The figures presented in the report reflect the first chapters of the story of the epidemic, which is also a story of the widening of inequality in Israel and elsewhere

The best investment for Israel at this point is a “New Deal” of investment in education and in its human capital. This is an investment which will yield benefits for years to come

The report examines the care economy in Israel and focuses on two case studies: childcare and care for the elderly. While looking at patterns of public and private investment, and what is required for a care economy that promotes fairness

In 2015, a little more than half of the age cohort passed the exams that will entitle them to matriculation certificates. So where is the other half of the age cohort?

Only 28.8% of Israelis who were 17 years old in 2002 enrolled in universities or academic colleges by 2010

The final report in the education series shows how to improve the system

Only 80% of 17-year-olds were still in high school, 46.1% passed their matriculation exams but only 39.5% received high school diplomas qualifying them for college entrance

Over the past three decades privatization has made serious inroads, as parents, nonprofits, and commercial bodies – referred to as “market forces” – play a growing role

Education in Israel