The Involvement of Nongovernmental Organizations in the Implementation of Educational Policy in Israel Education

• In Event: 28.090 - MTCC Roundtable Session Nine
  In Roundtable Session: 28.090-6 - International Perspectives on Education Policy

Abstract

In recent decades NGO, growingly involved in educational and academic programs in western countries, participate in re-shaping policy implementation.
The study aims to explore the effect of NGOs on the implementation of education policies in Israel. We have applied a qualitative research method, analyzing government documents, and conducting 50 in-depth interviews with 5 groups.
Findings (a) The stated policy of the Ministry of Education in the last 4 years (2013-2017) is based on a partnership between the ministry of education and NGOs. (b) The cross-sector partnership policy re-examines the sharing of responsibility for education. (c) The partial privatization by matching funds gives a voice to deprived populations. (d) The school principals have a new role. They serve as gatekeepers.

Author

• Yarden Gali, Talpiot College of Education