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The front page of Le Figaro focuses heavily on the back-to-school season in France, with multiple articles discussing academic performance, school infrastructure, and new policies like mobile phone bans. There's also a story about a new high-speed train competitor to SNCF. International news or…
Exclusive rankings reveal significant differences in academic performance among French middle schools, based on evaluations conducted at the start of the school year.
In Lyon, schools are being equipped with air circulators for the new school year, but air conditioning remains absent from classrooms.
An article explores the successful methods employed by a high school in Nice that exclusively admits highly gifted individuals (HPI).
The article discusses the ongoing impact of demographic changes on the school system in Paris, predicting continued challenges.
As nearly 12 million French students return to school, this live report covers student and teacher testimonials, and new school policies, including skepticism about the ban on mobile phones.
This article outlines the key changes and new initiatives for the 2026 school year, including a ban on mobile phones in high schools and a survey on sexual violence.
The article questions the impact of Artificial Intelligence on children's learning processes and academic development.
This article discusses the ban on mobile phones in high schools as a measure to counteract the influence of social media on students.
Velvet, a new company aiming to compete with France's national railway company SNCF, has obtained its operating license to run high-speed trains between major cities by 2028.
