Some 13,000 Israeli high school students have signed a petition calling for the 'shield grade' (magen) in biology to be made final, after the Education Ministry changed the exam date due to the ongoing war, according to i24NEWS.
i24NEWS reports that 13,000 Israeli students have signed a petition against the Education Ministry's decision to reschedule the biology matriculation exam due to wartime disruptions. The students argue that the change undermines their preparation and demand that the 'shield grade' (a protective average based on school work, originally intended as a safety net) be made the final score instead. The petition reflects broader tensions in the education system amid the prolonged conflict, as students face shifting schedules and added stress. No official response from the ministry has been reported yet.
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