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The Safed Academic College opened a track for haredi women in the 2011-2012 academic year. Dozens of women began their studies last month, mostly in the field of social work. The track was specially designed to allow full participation of religious women by holding classes during specific hours and separating male and female students. The college is offering full tuition assistance and stipends to those eligible.
Safed Academic College president Aharon Kellerman said of the new program, "The college set the goal of serving all sectors of the population in the Galilee and to also allow haredi women access to higher education. We are aware of the great desire among men and women from the haredi community in the Galilee to acquire knowledge."
Most of the women began their studies in a pre-academic program. Director of the program Dana Daniel said, "Women in the haredi sector have shown great interest in the unique and custom-built curriculum, providing access to higher education while providing an optimized track adapted to their needs," the Local website reported.
Education Ministry's Northern District wins award
The Education Ministry's Northern District has won the National Award for Excellence. The award is based on the improvement of government services in compliance with criteria set by the European EFQM Excellence Model.
Dr. Orna Simhon, the director of the Education Ministry's Northern District, said of the award, "Quality and excellence are the lifeblood of public service." She explained that "the theory of quality and excellence in education is passed on in part in human capital development and the improvement of human resources - and we in the North do it every day and every hour as an integral part of our regional organizational culture. I salute all the workers from the Northern District Office and am proud to receive the award honoring the excellence, professionalism, dedication and quality in daily work serving a community, which is not an easy task."
Acre kids get bicycle-riding school
Children in Acre may have a larger presence in bicycle competitions in the coming years thanks to a new...