Around 20,000 students have returned to their homes in Israel's northern border communities after a prolonged evacuation, only to find local schools in crisis. Educators and parents report severe academic and emotional gaps among students, compounded by a shortage of staff and delayed funding. The situation has led to unprecedented levels of violence in schools and growing frustration over the government's failure to deliver on promises. Many fear that without urgent intervention, the region's education system will continue to deteriorate.