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Knesset members raised concerns about the pedagogical effectiveness of distance learning and the fact that many students lack reliable access to computers at home.<\/p>\n
In the event of renewed war with Iran, Israel’s schools will cancel classes during the initial days of the conflict rather than immediately transition to remote learning, according to a Wednesday statement from Arieh Mor, Deputy Director General for Security and Emergency at the Education Ministry.<\/a><\/p>\n This announcement, made during a Knesset discussion on tensions with Iran, came after the ministry conducted a situational assessment earlier in the week and an emergency preparedness drill in daycares throughout the country.<\/p>\n Mor explained that during an emergency, the system operates first and foremost according to the Home Front Command\u2019s instructions<\/a>, and he anticipated that both parents and children would be emotionally unprepared for learning.<\/p>\n Knesset members raised concerns about the pedagogical effectiveness of distance learning and the fact that many students lack reliable access to computers at home.<\/p>\n Regarding the latter issue, Mor explained that COVID-19-era reforms now allow local municipalities and schools to purchase distance-learning equipment for students who cannot afford it.<\/p>\n