(haipo) – In a festive ceremony held today (Tuesday, 4/28/26), the Ministry of Education presented awards to outstanding educational institutions from across the country, including six leading institutions from the Haifa District. The ceremony, which was led by the Pedagogical Administration and attended by the Minister of Education and the Director General of the Ministry, was marked this year by the annual theme: "The Roots of My People," emphasizing the strengthening of personal and national identity among students.
Identity Education: Moving from Choice to Policy
Minister of Education, Yoav Kish, He congratulated the winning institutions and emphasized the change the ministry is leading. According to him, the education system is currently working to strengthen Bible and identity studies as a mandatory foundation, rather than as an optional addition.
"Identity is a central element in building continuity between generations," he said, "and the outstanding institutions well express the connection between heritage and action and between memory and renewal."
Deep and innovative processes in the field
Haifa District Administrator, Sigal Cohen, noted that the selected institutions led significant and innovative pedagogical processes.
Among the most notable features:
- Integrating multidisciplinary learning
- Researching sources and community stories
- Dealing with personal and group identity
- Connection between past, present and future
Cohen emphasized the contribution of educational teams to leading the moves, noting that these are processes that give students a meaningful connection to their world.
Values, initiative, and student engagement
Director of Society and Youth Administration, Einav Yaniv SchwartzShe referred to the importance of value-based initiatives. She said that the ministry will continue to promote projects that integrate past and future and encourage students to take an active part in shaping Israeli society.
The winning institutions excelled in several key areas:
- Deep conceptual connection Between heritage and innovation
- Systematic pedagogy From the idea stage to implementation
- Innovation and creativity Through technological and social means
- Student engagement In planning and leading processes
The winning institutions from the Haifa District
Among the institutions that received recognition this year:
- Ein Hayam and Gan Carmit Farm – Haifa
- "Ort Ronson" High School – Aspia
- "Savionim" Garden – Kiryat Bialik
- Rogozin Community School, Grade 12 – Kiryat Ata
- "Future Challenges" School – Harish
- Rabbi Akiva School of the Hebrew Language – Or Akiva
Identity as an integral part of education
The ceremony reflects a broader trend in the Israeli education system, strengthening the sense of belonging, identity, and connection to heritage.
The Ministry of Education sees this move as a central pillar in building a young generation that is connected to its roots, but also operates with innovation and a vision for the future.
There is not a single public school in the entire Haifa district that is in good standing. It is simply sad that in such a large city there is such a serious problem in education that is being ignored by the public.
Yes, it's a nationwide problem, but the problem in Haifa has already crossed all borders.