SHARED LIFE EDUCATION DATABASE
Shared Society for High School
Age Group: High school students & teachers.
Annual No. of Participants:
Approx. 275 Arab / Approx. 275 Jewish.
Region / Location: Negev (8 towns).
Duration: 3 years per cohort (schools renew involvement each year with new group of students).
Frequency: 6 joint meetings a year / 7 separate meetings a year.
Session Length: N/A.
Organization Staff: 1 Project Coordinator.
Professional staff training: 30 annual hrs.
Evaluation: Comprehensive eval.of long-term impact in process.
Program Description
This long-term program brings together Arab and Jewish students in 10-12th grade and their teachers for joint learning and exchange activities. Schools are “paired” and students participate in team-building activities. Participants make new friends and gain a deeper understanding of their society. A peak day brings together all schools. The program also forms the basis of a broader, nationwide shared learning initiative in partnership with Beit Berl and the Center for Higher Education.
The Ministry of Education officially recognizes participation in the Shared Society program as fulfillment of the 'social matriculation diploma' requirements. The Ministry’s Southern District Training Center dedicates one unit of their general training curriculum to the model of this Shared Society program.
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Potential Development - Pending Funding
The program is highly recommended by participating schools, as well as local authorities and the Ministry of Education. In response to demand, five new pairs will be established for the 2016-2017 academic year. A significant number of additional schools are also interested in the program, which could expand further if resources were available. The proposed expansion described here is relevant to an additional 5 pairs (10 schools total).
Projected Cost: 93,863 NIS
Budget
Fees: N/A
Ministry of Education / Govt. Allocation:
200,000 NIS
Philanthropic Contribution: 213,000 NIS
(Foreign)
Total Program Cost: 413,000 NIS
