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Israel Extends Summer Programs to Support War-Affected Students

4/9/2026

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Israel's Education Ministry will extend summer programs for kindergarten through sixth grade by three weeks to address gaps after five weeks of closures during war with Iran.
The ministry will launch a summer catch-up program for middle schoolers to provide educational and emotional support.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced the plan, estimated at 750 million NIS ($242 million), with funding uncertain, as 2.5 million children return after the fragile ceasefire.

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Israel's Education Ministry will extend summer programs for kindergarten through sixth grade by three weeks to address gaps after five weeks of closures during war with Iran.
The ministry will launch a summer catch-up program for middle schoolers to provide educational and emotional support.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced the plan, estimated at 750 million NIS ($242 million), with funding uncertain, as 2.5 million children return after the fragile ceasefire.