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TALMA turns English education into social mobility | The Jerusalem Post
- TALMA reports rapid expansion to over 40 Israeli municipalities, especially in peripheral areas.
- English is framed as a tool for social mobility and economic opportunity by TALMA's leadership.
- TALMA recruits teachers from the Jewish Diaspora to teach in Israel and build diaspora ties.
- The summer program gives educators a month to volunteer and engage with Israel’s education system.
- Over 80 percent of participant teachers reportedly make aliyah after involvement with TALMA.
- Since October 7, TALMA has redirected efforts to war-affected communities near Israel’s border.
- TALMA emphasizes that English helps communities tell their stories and access future opportunities.
- TALMA has about 1,500 alumni educators worldwide and seeks more volunteers to sustain the effort.
- The organization frames its mission as a Zionist journey for volunteer teachers.
- Mahatzri highlights that TALMA uses teaching English to connect communities and the Jewish Diaspora.
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