Majority of students think teachers aren't adequately preparing them for future, new study shows

A new study presented at Jerusalem's EduNation 2026 conference found that 87% of teenagers and 76% of parents believe the education system does not adequately prepare students for the future, while only 43% of teachers are confident it does. The survey also showed strong demand for financial literacy and security studies in the curriculum.

A new study presented at Jerusalem's first international education conference, EduNation 2026, reveals that the vast majority of Israeli teenagers and parents believe the education system is not adequately preparing students for the future. According to the survey, 87% of teenagers and 76% of parents hold this view, while only 43% of teaching staff are confident they are preparing students adequately. The study, conducted by the Kantar polling institute with 607 participants, found that 75% of students and 86% of parents want economics and financial literacy added to the curriculum. Following several years of war, 43% of students believe security, cybersecurity, and intelligence studies should be included. More than 80% of teenagers and parents think teachers are not addressing the real-life effects of social media, including online shaming and fake news. The study also found that 57.2% of teenagers see no significant educational disparities between central Israel and peripheral regions, while 60% of parents and 50% of teachers believe such disparities exist. Over 66% of students and 57% of parents are dissatisfied with the education system, compared to 43% of teachers. The Jerusalem Municipality stated the results require the system to listen and act, and that the international conference provides an opportunity to adapt education to changing realities.