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26/03/2013 - Kadima-Zoran Teachers Join “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher” Program Teachers from the Or Torah, Lev Ran and Nitzanei Hasharon elementary schools in the Kadima-Zoran local council recently joined the “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher” program. With their participation, the program has reached more than 7,200 teachers and kindergarten teachers from 495 schools and kindergartens in 189 cities and communities.

26/03/2013 - Kindergarten teachers in Maale Yosef Regional Council join "A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel”. With their participation, the program has reached more than 7,100 teachers and kindergarten teachers from 492 schools and kindergartens in 188 cities and communities.

29/01/2013 - Teachers in “Bamaale” primary school in Yehud – Monoson have received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of Athena Fund’s program ““Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel. The project now encompasses over 7000 teachers and nursery teachers in 469 schools and nurseries over 188 villages.

29/01/2013 - 11 villages in the Zevullun Municipal Region join 176 already actively involved in the program “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” Teachers in “Nofit primary school in Zevulun municipal region have received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of Athena Fund’s project “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel. The project now encompasses over 7000 teachers and nursery teachers in 468 schools and nurseries over 187 villages.

16/01/2013 - Kindergarten teachers in Eilat join "A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel” adding to over 7000 school and nursery teachers in 467 schools and kindergartens in 176 municipalities already actively involved in Athena Fund’s project “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher and Kindergarten Teacher”

14/01/2013 - 119 nursery teachers in Nahariya join "A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel” adding to over 7000 school and nursery teachers in 427 schools and kindergartens in 175 municipalities already actively involved in Athena Fund’s program “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher and Every Kindergarten Teacher”

01/01/2013 - “Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher” in Yeruham Nursery teachers in Yeruham join “Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher” like all elementary school teachers in Yeruham who are already involved in “Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” program by Athena Fund – acting to empower the teachers in Israel

26/11/2012 - Petach-Tikva carries on with the program “Laptop computer for Every Teacher in Israel” Teachers in Korchak school for special education, Shalom school and Rabin Junior-high in Petach-Tikva have received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of Athena Fund’s program “Laptop computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel and joined teachers in “Maalot Haim” school in same municipality already actively involved and enjoying success

22/10/2012 - “A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel” in Nesher Nursery teachers in Nesher join “A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel” like all elementary school teachers in Nesher who are already involved in “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” program by Athena Fund – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

07/10/2012 - Azur Municipal Region joins the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” Teachers throughout Azur's elementary schools have received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel

04/09/2012 - Bialik – Rogozin school in Tel-Aviv - Yaffo joins the program “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” Teachers in Bialik – Rogozin intermediate school have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s project “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel

04/09/2012 - Nursery teachers in Jerusalem join “A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel” like all school teachers in Jerusalem who are already actively involved in “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” by Athena Fund – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

19/06/2012 - Teachers in “Yemin Ord” youth village have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel”.– acting to empower the teachers in Israel

30/05/2012 - Nursery teachers in Ariel join “A Laptop Computer for Every Kindergarten Teacher in Israel” like all school teachers in Ariel who are already actively involved in “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” by Athena Fund – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

21/03/2012 - Eilat joins the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” 355 Teachers in the special education and high schools in Eilat have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel

05/03/2012 - Teachers in “Nir Zvi” school in Emek Lod Regional Council have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel

09/02/2012 - 1-2-12, Teachers in high schools and special education in Ramla have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s project “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel 796 teachers in 22 schools (primary, special education, middle and high schools) in Ramla are now taking active part in the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel”

09/01/2012 - 100 Teachers in “Usishkin”, “Naomi Shemer” and “Moreshet Zevulun” schools in Natanya have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel”– acting to empower the teachers in Israel

21/12/2011 - Visit of Prof. Paul Rasta in Ramla

17/11/2011 - The city of Petach-Tikva joins the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” Teachers in Maalot Haim in the city of Petach-Tikva have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empower the teachers in Israel

07/11/2011 - Teachers in Beit Aryeh – Ofarim Regional Council received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

10/09/2011 - All the teachers in the city of Ariel have received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

31/05/2011 - 103 Middle-School Teachers in Ramla received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” with Athena Fund, the Fund acting to empower the teachers in Israel and joined some 430 primary school teachers in the city already actively taking part in that program with great success

28/05/2011 - Teachers from NILI School in Zichron-Yaacov received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s project “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

02/04/2011 - Throughout March – May 1000 teachers in 47 schools in Jerusalem are receiving their personal Toshiba laptops as well as digital literacy training and will join thousands of teachers in 28 cities and regional municipalities already actively taking part in the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel”.

23/01/2011 - 1200 teachers in 45 schools in Jerusalem will receive their personal laptops as part of Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” to empower the teachers in Israel and will join 1000 teachers in the city already actively taking part in the program and achieving great success.

16/01/2011 - 86 Teachers from the “Ma’ale Shaharot” school in Eylot Regional Council received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

01/12/2010 - 76 Teachers from the Multi Disciplinary Amal school in Ofakim received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s project “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

24/11/2010 - 76 Teachers from 5 primary schools in Afula received their laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel”– acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

05/11/2010 - Teachers in “Gefanim” school in the Jordan Valley Regional Council received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” – acting to empowering the teachers in Israel

22/10/2010 - 125 Teachers from 4 primary schools in Hof Ashkelon Regional Council received laptop computers for the new school year as well as advanced training courses, as part of the project “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” with Athena Fund, the Fund acting to empower the teachers in Israel

17/09/2010 - 106 Teachers from 4 schools in Tiberias received laptop computers for the new school year as well as advanced training courses, as part of the project “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” with Athena Fund, the Fund acting to empower the teachers in Israel

16/09/2010 - 40 Teachers from 2 primary schools in Kedumim received laptop computers as well as advanced training courses, as part of the program “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” with Athena Fund, the Fund working to empower the teachers of Israel

16/09/2010 - 350 Teachers from 12 schools in Raanana received laptop computers yesterday (August 30, 2010) as well as advanced training courses, as part of the program “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” with Athena Fund, the Fund acting to empower the teachers in Israel

25/06/2010 - 160 Teachers in Shoham Regional Council have received laptop computers as part of the program “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” of the Shoham Regional Council, Athena Fund, The Teachers Union and The Ministry of Education Shoham regional council, together with Athena Fund, The Teachers Union and The Ministry of Education, distributed laptop computers to elementary school teachers in the region on Wednesday, June 23 2010. Shoham is the 19th regional council joining Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” and the 5th council in the central district participating in that program.

19/06/2010 - Teachers in Brenner Regional Council have received laptop computers as part of the program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” of the Brenner Regional Council, Athena Fund, The Teachers Union and The Ministry of Education Brenner regional council, together with Athena Fund, The Teachers Union and The Ministry of Education, distributed laptop computers to elementary school teachers in the region on Wednesday, June 9 2010. Brenner is the 18th regional council joining Athena Fund’s program “A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” and the 4th council in the central district participating in that program.

19/06/2010 - Oranit regional council, headed by Shlomi Langer, together with Athena Fund, The Teachers Union and The Ministry of Education, distributed laptop computers to elementary school teachers in the region on Thursday, June 3 2010. Oranit is the 17th regional council joining Athena Fund’s project “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” and the 3rd council in the central district participating in that program.

26/02/2010 - Athena Fund together with The Ministry of Education and The Teachers Union completed distribution of 1000 laptops to primary school teachers in Jerusalem. Last December Mr. Nir Barkat – Mayor of Jerusalem, announced Jerusalem teachers had joined the project. The distribution event took place on February 23, 2010

10/02/2010 - Teachers in Beer Tuvia Regional Council have received laptop computers as part of the project "A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel" of Athena Fund, The Teachers Union and The Ministry of Education

21/01/2010 - "A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel" – nationwide project of Athena Fund, together with The Ministry of Education and The Teachers Union – is now full force in Jerusalem. Next month over 1000 laptops will be distributed to teachers in Jerusalem of the secular, orthodox and Arab sectors

25/12/2009 - 119 teachers in 5 schools in Ashkelon have received their personal laptops and advanced training courses as part of Athena Fund’s project “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” in cooperation with The Teachers’ Union As of now, over 1900 laptops have been distributed in 15 cities and municipal districts, 7 located in the Southern District

05/12/2009 - Jerusalem Announces: the Project “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” in the City 1000 teachers in 43 schools throughout Jerusalem will receive their personal laptops as part of Athena Fund’s project “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel” in cooperation with The Teachers’ Union

01/12/2009 - Primary Schools in Kazrin have joined Athena Fund’s national project “Laptop for Every Teacher, aiming at empowering the teachers in Israel As of now, over 1700 laptops have been distributed in 13 cities and municipal districts

21/11/2009 - Phase II of distribution of laptops in Ramla is now Complete 170 teachers in Ramla have received their laptops as part of the project “ A Laptop Computer for Every Teacher in Israel”

21/11/2009 - Mrs. Iantha Sidell from Seattle was our General Assembly winner In "A Round Trip Ticket to Israel" that took place in The United Jewish Communities General Assembly 2009/Nov. 8 – 10 in Washington DC.

21/10/2009 - 165 teachers from 9 schools in Dimona have received their laptops and Advanced Training as part of Athena Fund’s Project. To date, over 1400 teachers in 11 cities and municipal districts, 6 of which are located in the Southern District, have received their personal laptops. “Laptop for Every Teacher” for the empowerment of the teachers in Israel continues full force country wide: On Monday, October 19 2009, 165 teachers from Primary Schools in Dimona, have received their laptops as part of the project.

01/09/2009 - “Laptop for Every Teacher” Advances Education in Israel 127 teachers from seven schools in Sderot, have received their personal laptops together with advanced training, as part of Athena Fund program to empower the teachers in Israel. As of now, over 1400 personal laptops have been distributed to teachers in ten cities and municipal districts.

27/06/2009 - Laptop for Every Teacher” – continues to promote the Teachers of Israel 197 teachers from six schools in the Matte – Asher Regional Council, Jews, Arabs and Bedouins, have received their laptops as part of Athena Fund’s Project to empower the teachers of Israel. To date, over 1000 teachers in 9 cities have received their personal laptops.

21/05/2009 - “Laptop for Every Teacher has come to LOD”: 180 teachers from six schools, Jewish and Arab, have received their personal laptops as part of a joint effort of Lod Municipality and Athena Fund to empower the teachers in Israel. As of now, over 1000 personal laptops have been distributed to teachers in nine cities, as part of the project.

06/04/2009 - “Laptop for Every Teacher” A visit to the city of Ramla on Tuesday, March 24 2009, patronaged by Mayor Mr. Yoel Lavi, with the presence of Dr. Soli Natan – Director Central District, Mr. Yossi Wasserman – General Secretary with the Teachers’ Union, Dafna Tamir – Director of Training and representing Uri Ben-Ari, Chairman – Athena Fund. Visit included Joarish and Achva primary schools

20/12/2008 - “Laptop for Every Teacher” Further Advances Education in Israel: 150 teachers in Ashdod have received their laptops To Date – Teachers in 7 Cities Have Received 900 Laptops as part of Athena Fund’s Project: Laptop for Every Teacher

02/11/2008 - Laptop for Every Teacher : Additional 88 laptops distributed to teachers in Nesher

29/08/2008 - Haifa District Joins “Laptop for Every Teacher” 95 Teachers from Tirat Hacarmel have received their laptops

25/06/2008 - “Laptop for Every Teacher” Reaches The North 38 Teachers from Maale Yosef have received their laptops

15/06/2008 - Teachers from 5 schools in Ramla, Jewish and Arab, have received their laptops as programmed by Athena Fund and The Municipality of Ramla, a project aimed at empowering the teachers of Israel.

20/11/2007 - 100 Laptops Distributed to Beer Sheva Teachers as Part of Project “Laptop for Every Teacher”

14/11/2007 - 115 teachers in all elementary schools in Arad yesterday received their laptops, as part of the project “Laptop for Every Teacher”.

08/11/2007 - The project “Laptop for Every Teacher”, empowering the teachers of Israel, initiated by Athena Fund, has set on its way: 100 laptops were distributed on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 to teachers in Yeruham, located in the Negev

	Pioneer Poll of the project "Laptop for Every Teacher"
	According to poll conducted by Athena Fund 75% of the teachers say: “the personal computer has improved our teaching” By: Nati Douanis, Economist, July 3, 2008 At the “Forming the Future” Educational Conference, opened recently in the David Intercontinental hotel in Tel-Aviv, in the presence of President Shimon Peres and leaders from the Education, Economic, Communication and Public sectors, Uri Ben-Ari – Founder and Chairman of Athena Fund, presented findings of the pioneer poll carried in the south cities, where laptops had been distributed. The poll, covering 300 teachers, denotes considerable improvement of all operational aspects for teachers and classrooms. Main findings of the poll: • 75% of teachers claimed their teaching performance has improved with the use of the laptop. • 80% of teachers claimed that the computer enables them to update their knowledge in areas relevant to their teaching material. • 73% of teachers witnessed increase interest on the part of the pupils in the subject matter, resulting from the use of the computer in the classroom. • 85% of school principals confirm that communication with the teaching staff and with position holders in their school, has become immediate and fluent with the help of the computer. The poll was conducted over 207 teachers and 11 principals, from 13 schools in Beer Sheva, Arad and Yeruham. Average seniority for all teachers taking part in the poll is 17.6 years. Average weekly teaching hours – 22. Prior to presentation of this project – only 2.8% of teachers have been using the computer in their lessons. 95.7% of teachers taking part in the poll had a computer at home prior to joining the project “Laptop to Every Teacher”. Just 19.3% of teachers taking part in the project had a laptop prior to this project. “Results of the poll denote considerable improvement in teaching skills, in pupils’ interest in the subject matter and in the teachers’ knowledge”, says Uri Ben-Ari, Founder and Chairman of Athena Fund, adding that “the results of the poll indeed prove that a change can occur in the performance of teachers and in their computer literacy, both for teaching purposes and for communication with their pupils. We will pursue our vision that by 2012 every teacher in Israel is equipped with a laptop and 112 hours training package”. "Laptop for Every Teacher" in Southern Settlements, Evaluation of Pilot/ Dr. Uzi Melamed Dr. Uzi Melamed who conducted the poll says