Education Minister Yoav Kish has declared 2025 the year of artificial intelligence to revolutionize education through cutting-edge technology, the ministry announced on Wednesday.
This initiative aims to provide essential AI knowledge to students and educators and enhance teaching, learning, and management by incorporating AI tools into teaching and assessment processes.
The Ministry has developed specialized teacher training programs and innovative lesson plans to make AI accessible to students and teachers from all backgrounds and age groups in Israeli society. The ministry sees artificial intelligence as a tool to empower educators and create more personalized learning experiences tailored to the needs of individual students.
To ensure the success of this program, the ministry has partnered with thousands of leaders in Israel’s high-tech sector and forged collaborative relationships with global high-tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Intel. . Training sessions for teachers introducing AI tools and their practical applications have already begun.
As part of this program, the Ministry of Education will host an event with Google on January 7 titled “AI Connect for Education.” Thousands of students, educators, and supervisors will participate and gain hands-on experience with generative AI tools for use in the classroom.
Groundbreaking global initiative
Minister of Education Kish emphasized the importance of this program. “We are proud to lead a ground-breaking global initiative to dedicate an entire academic year to artificial intelligence in education. Thanks to the participation of our mentors, we are shaping innovative education, a model that will influence the future of education.”
“Our goal is to integrate cutting-edge technology and educational value, provide all students with an equal opportunity to excel in the digital age, and build on Israel’s technological advantages for the future of our children. ,” Kish concluded.
Merav Zarbiv, Director of the Innovation and Technology Department and Head of the National Program, emphasized the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation.
“The collaboration between teachers, students, and the tech industry underpins our commitment to advance technological innovation while preserving educational value. We are committed to leading meaningful change and shaping the future of education. We are creating a unique link between the education system and the technology sector” in Israel. ”
