Stories

he educational staff at the "Pele" inclusive school in Jerusalem turned a routine event of distributing evaluation certificates (report cards) into an inclusive celebration for the whole community. The staff built a "Festival of Inclusion" together.

"This letter is my message to all those engaged in the work of education. It is so important to believe in children, especially at the beginning of their journey, and to prevent them—Heaven forbid—from being 'transparent' (invisible). Happily, I was privileged, and above all—so was Yahli, my son."

lma, a 10th-grade student at the "Tzammarot" inclusive high school in Tel Aviv, always loved words. In the school newspaper, she discovered how easily they flow from her, expressing emotions she hadn't known before. At the inclusive school, she found her voice—her way of expressing herself and touching the hearts of others.

The design team of the new inclusive high school—comprising 12 male and female students from all grade levels—took on a challenging mission: to transform the new building into a warm, inviting home. Along the way, they discovered the power inherent in personal initiative, cooperation, and taking responsibility.