Jerusalem, 25 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — In preparation for the introduction of the subject area “Financial Education” as a mandatory subject in middle schools next school year, a large-scale national study was completed for the first time for approximately 600 teachers from all over the country.
During 3 days of learning, the teachers delved into the following content: wise consumerism, money and its meaning, wages, interest rates, loans, banking, online fraud, dynamic changes in the labor market and decision-making processes, along with cracking marketing secrets and recognizing consumer rights.
The teachers met with representatives of the Bank of Israel and the Securities and Exchange Authority, learned about inflation, interest rates, and the critical difference between savings and investment, and at the same time received advanced tools for teaching in the age of AI.
“This is significant educational news that aims to strengthen the financial literacy of Israeli students, promote financial independence and personal responsibility, and reduce social and Economic gaps,” said the Education Ministry.