Microsoft Director of Education Industry visited Gordon Primary School, Petah Tikva: a glance to Integrating AI and Advanced Technologies into Learning | March, 2025
Last month, Gordon School had the honor of hosting a special visit from Microsoft’s Jaye Richards-Hill, Director of Education Industry for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and Lauren Fratty, Education and Research Lead. This visit highlighted the school’s ongoing efforts to integrate next-generation technology into its curriculum, setting a new standard for educational innovation.
#SHE_TED: Girls, Teens, and Women Talk Innovation | March, 2025
On 11 March, as part of International Women's Month celebrations, the Innovation House hosted the second event in the #SHE-TED series, titled "Girls, Teens, and Women Talk Innovation." This inspiring event brought together pioneering women from various fields and ages to discuss new initiatives in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Power of Gaming in Education: Theory and Practice | December, 2024
At the Ministry of Education, the Gaming R&D (Research and Development) team recognized the immense potential of gaming in education to advance students' competencies for their future careers. After a meticulous process that included a call for proposals and interviews, 70 schools applied, 50 advanced to the interview stage, and 15 schools from across the country were selected to participate in a development partnership initiative. The goal is to create integrated gaming programs that will enhance the learning experience and develop essential skills among students.
Transforming Elementary Education for the Future | December, 2024
The "Modern Elementary" initiative, developed by the Elementary Education Division and the R&D Division of the Ministry of Education, aims to update elementary education to meet current and future challenges.
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Gila Gamliel Visits the Innovation House in Petah Tikva | October, 2024
On August 21, 2024, Minister Gila Gamliel visited The Innovation House in Petah Tikva, observing programs like Net@ Youth Movement and the Municipal Robotics Unit. She also met the #GPT gaming community and discussed the benefits of video games. Gamliel praised the Innovation House's integration of industry, education, and innovation for all ages.
The StartCup Competition: Nurturing Student Entrepreneurship | June, 2024
The StartCup competition, organised by the Ministry of Education, has been running successfully for eight years. Its primary goal is to provide students with an opportunity to delve into the world of entrepreneurship by developing ideas in their areas of interest.
EdStart Generator: Empowering Educators to Drive Change in Education | June, 2024
EdStart Generator is a transformative pre-acceleration program of the Technological Innovation Unit at Ministry of Education of Israel, designed to empower educators to become changemakers within the public education system.