Equality and inclusion of the Palestinian minority in mixed Israeli schools: A case study of Jaffa’s Weizman School

This paper explores how mixed schools can improve the education received by Palestinians living in Jaffa. in Israel and thus help them to overcome their identity as a ‘trapped minority’ (Monterescu and Rabinowitz, 2007). The goal of this mixed schooling is ultimately to provide these Palestinian students with the opportunity to succeed in higher education so that they may gain social and educational equality. This short introduction explains the methods and focus of my research, the terminology used, and the context of the research – specifically Jaffa and the Israeli school system, as related to the religious nature of the state of Israel. This provides essential background for understanding the study of the Weizman School in Jaffa as a microcosm of a problem that exists nationwide