Storm at the Ministry of Education: Changes to the Science and Mathematics Curriculum
In February 2025, Minister of Education Yoav Kisch announced a significant move within the Ministry of Education. The Minister decided to transfer responsibility for mathematics and science subjects from the Pedagogical Secretariat to another body. The Pedagogical Secretariat is the body usually responsible for setting the curricula in Israel's education system.
The Minister's decision has sparked numerous debates within the Ministry of Education. Sources in the system argue that the move could undermine the stability of the curricula and the Ministry's ability to manage these important subjects professionally. Conversely, supporters of the move argue that change is necessary to improve student achievement in these fields.
Critics of the move point to a gap between the Minister's celebratory announcements and the reality on the ground. They claim that transferring responsibility without sufficient preparation could lead to difficulties in school management and harm students' learning processes. They fear that the system is not prepared for such structural changes in a short period of time.
Further discussions on the matter are expected at the Ministry of Education in the coming days. Parents, teachers, and professional stakeholders are waiting to see how the change will affect the curricula for the coming year. At the moment, the situation at the Ministry of Education remains tense, and the public is monitoring developments regarding scientific education in Israel.