Prime Minister Netanyahu and Education Minister Kisch announced a national program to teach English to middle school students through personalized AI-based platforms, moving the bulk of English lessons to screens. The initiative addresses a severe shortage of qualified English teachers — 40% of the country's 19,000 English teachers lack formal training, according to Israeli media reports.
The program, announced by the Prime Minister and Education Minister during an event, will shift the majority of English instruction in Israeli middle schools to AI-powered digital platforms. The move follows a nationwide pilot known as '720' that tested personalized learning models. According to the Times of Israel, the decision is driven by a severe teacher shortage: an estimated 40% of the country's 19,000 English teachers lack formal pedagogical training. The AI system is designed to tailor lessons to each student's level, with teachers shifting to a support and mentoring role. The government has not yet released a timeline or budget for the rollout. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, a similar AI-based English pilot was announced for all middle schools starting the 2026–2027 school year. The current announcement appears to confirm and expand that plan into a binding national program.
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