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In June, more than 140 educators, government officials, municipal leaders, academic representatives, and community partners gathered for Speaking the Future, a conference celebrating a shared vision: preparing Israel’s next generation with the language skills and confidence they need to thrive in an increasingly connected and technology-driven world. Held as the flagship event of TALMA’s partnership […]

This program was developed in partnership with Chevron, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Through its investment in education and community initiatives, Chevron supports programs that promote innovation, STEM learning, and workforce development. Our partnership is rooted in a shared belief that equipping teachers with engaging STEM-based teaching strategies can help prepare students with […]

A recent Ynet report highlights an important challenge in Israel’s education system: significant gaps in language proficiency among students. Some of the key findings stand out: Only 22% of 9th-grade students meet the expected level in English Just 38% meet the required level in their native language In Arabic-speaking schools, only 9% of students met […]

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, TALMA’s full-year fellows gathered at Achva Academic College for a powerful and meaningful program, a day dedicated to memory, connection, and learning. The afternoon began with a shared lunch on the grass, creating a warm sense of community. After lunch, the fellows joined Achva’s English student teachers for a moving testimony […]

What started as a one-year English teaching fellowship in Israel has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. I originally moved to Israel in 2020 for an internship in Jerusalem, but it was canceled due to COVID-19. Instead, I joined a teaching fellowship, thinking it would simply be a temporary change. I had no idea […]