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War in Ukraine: Underground School and Daily Air-Raid Sirens
A new Russian strike targeted gas stations in Kyiv on Wednesday, killing two people, as children continue their schooling amid ongoing bombardments.
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Georges Fotinos: the relationship between the school and the families has clearly deteriorated
In an interview, researcher Georges Fotinos discusses the deterioration of the climate between families and schools, as several parents are being prosecuted for death threats against teachers.
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Reading: Gender gap widens between boys and girls, according to latest PISA study
An international survey shows a decline in reading comprehension among French students, more pronounced among boys, confirming a trend observed over several years.
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Sociologist Calls for Rethinking Debate on French School's PISA Results
In an opinion piece published by Le Monde, education researcher Xavier Pons analyzes how public discussions around the PISA survey have evolved and advocates for new school reform tools.
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Children's Impatience: A "Le Monde" Column Questions Adults' Reaction
In the newsletter "Darons daronnes," journalist Clara Georges questions the tendency of adults to dismiss complaints from children eager to move around, while they themselves turn to smartphones to ward off boredom.
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Diploma and baccalaureate exams: Service notice imposes minimum two-point penalty for French language proficiency
A service notice published Thursday details the evaluation criteria for spelling, grammar, vocabulary and idea organization across all diploma and baccalaureate exam papers. Teachers' unions denounce guidelines they consider "ineffective."
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Israel Imposes Its School Curriculum on 45,000 Palestinian Students in East Jerusalem
Tel Aviv has unilaterally decided to impose its curriculum on Palestinian schools starting with the 2026-2027 school year.
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Algeria: French losing ground to English in primary education
A reform led by the education minister that reduces the place of French in favor of English in primary schools is dividing the country between defenders of French language and proponents of modernizing the education system.
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Teacher recruitment reform: Temporary contractors losing positions ahead of 2026 school year
The coexistence of two recruitment exams during the 2026 session led to an influx of trainee teachers in schools, leaving many temporary teachers without contract renewals, according to Le Monde.
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Air pollution could worsen educational inequality, study suggests
A study from the World Inequality Lab suggests a link between exposure to air pollution and school achievement gaps based on socioeconomic background.
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Three family outings to discover the European Union in Brussels, Paris and the Yvelines
In its "School Break" section, Le Monde proposes three visit ideas to help children learn about the history and workings of European institutions.
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Scouting in France: Ten Recognized Associations, Ten Different Faces
Religious, secular, or traditional: An overview of scouting movements recognized by the French state, published by Le Monde.
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High school students share their schedules on social media at the start of the school year
A Monde column devoted to the "invisible transformations" of our era examines reactions from high school students posted online when they discover their course schedules, particularly when these include free periods.
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Scouting Regains Appeal Among French Families
Scout organization membership has grown by over 10% in a decade, driven by parents seeking digital detox for their children and preteens craving independence, according to a Le Monde investigation.
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PISA 2025: French students' results at historic low, according to report cited by RFI
According to results from the international PISA 2025 survey reported by RFI, French students' performance has reached its lowest level ever measured, a situation deemed "concerning" by the Education Minister.
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Pisa Rankings: Jean-Michel Blanquer Urges Against Defeatism
Following the release of a new Pisa survey revealing a general decline in student performance, the former Education Minister points to screens and social media as culprits while calling for action.
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PISA 2025: France's School Results Reignite Debate Over National 'Decline'
According to Le Monde, France's disappointing results on the PISA 2025 survey are raising fresh concerns about the country's condition and could become a central issue in the 2027 presidential campaign.
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PISA 2025: Education Minister Acknowledges Delays in Middle School Measures
According to the OECD survey published Tuesday, French student performance has declined. Education Minister Edouard Geffray describes this as a "structural phenomenon" linked to how children are being raised and their exposure to social media.
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Pisa Rankings: Jean-Michel Blanquer Urges Against Defeatism Over Declining Student Performance in France
The former Education Minister responds to the latest Pisa survey results, which reveal a widespread drop in academic levels across numerous countries, including France.
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A PE Teacher Calls for Making Sports Access a Matter of Social Justice
In an op-ed in "Le Monde," Guillaume Dietsch argues that sedentary behavior cannot be reduced to a mere lack of individual motivation, as the government launches the "September Moves" initiative.
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