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Ashdod has received the National Education Prize for the second time. Education Minister Yoav Kisch presented the award to the city's mayor, Dr. Yehiel Lasri, at a ceremony in Jerusalem. The prize coincides with Ashdod's 70th anniversary. The mayor stated that the award is the result of the work of teachers, principals, parents, and students. The city's education system is built on the principle of "Perfectionism with a human face." Over the past year, Ashdod students have won prizes in olympiads in robotics, AI, and exact sciences.
Ashdod has won the National Education Prize for the second time, one of Israel's main state awards in this field. The ceremony took place in Jerusalem at the Binyanei HaUma convention center. Education Minister Yoav Kisch presented the award to Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri. The prize gained additional symbolic significance as it coincided with the city's 70th anniversary. A delegation from Ashdod attended the ceremony, including the head of the municipal education department Yehudit Biton, heads of municipality divisions, and directors of schools and kindergartens. Mayor Lasri stated that the award is the merit of every resident and the result of years of work by teachers, principals, parents, and students. He emphasized that the city's educational policy is based on the principle of "Perfectionism with a human face" — striving for high results without losing sight of each child's needs. The national recognition was preceded by Ashdod's victory at the district level. The city's education system is built on four principles: a high level of knowledge, striving for success, forming correct life orientations, and equal opportunities. Over the past year, Ashdod students have won prizes in Israeli and international olympiads in robotics, artificial intelligence, exact sciences, and languages. Yehudit Biton noted that the prize is an assessment of daily work in schools and kindergartens. The second National Prize has become recognition of years of work by the entire city education system.