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Mar 8, 2026, 3:06 PM

Since March 2020, kids have lost at least half a year of school

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Every day that students learn, grow, and build friendships in person counts, so here's my plan to get them back in the classrooms - once it's safe

Jan 20, 2026, 12:00 AM

When no one is in charge of our babies

A toddler seen sleeping next to a toilet in an overcrowded unlicensed daycare in Jerusalem in which 2 babies died. (Social media screenshot used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)

Israel’s fragmented oversight of early childhood education leaves infants unprotected — and makes tragedies inevitable

Dec 4, 2025, 8:37 PM

The double disadvantage in early childhood public health

Illustrative. Children celebrate Independence Day in the Ramat Hanegev Regional Council. (via The Times of Israel)

Changes to the child development reform may widen access gaps and increase costs; two policy options that are already in place may make all the difference

Jul 30, 2025, 11:46 PM

A Tikun for Tisha B’Av

Sinat chinam. Literally translated as “free hate”. Using poetic license, I think it is more accurately translated as unconditional hate. This is what keeps me up at night. Along with all the fear and trauma that we have endured, I think about...

Jan 13, 2025, 9:48 AM

Cameras alone won’t keep our children safe in daycare

Young kids playing. (iStock)

With enhanced care comes improved safety: Early childhood educators and staff need training, supervision, and support

May 2, 2023, 12:46 AM

Early childhood education is more than a cost-of-living issue

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How will affordability help raise thriving children in conditions of crowding, staff shortages, and poor training?

Jan 29, 2023, 10:56 AM

Set aside free daycare (for now) and focus on improving quality

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Imagine a plane with 200 seats. There are two flight attendants on staff, the pilot did not receive proper training, one of the toilets is broken, there are only 150 meals on board, and the plane has not been...

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About Me

Dr. Sarit Silverman is a senior researcher at the Taub Center, where she researches early childhood and education.