French Education Policy Faces Overhaul as Council of State Considers Annulment

The Council of State's rapporteur recommends canceling the divisive 'groups of levels' in colleges, challenging the Education Ministry's recent reforms.

• The Council of State's rapporteur has advised annulling the March 2024 decree on organizing teaching in French colleges, potentially ending the controversial 'groups of levels'.
• Syndicates like Snes-FSU and educational organizations have opposed the policy, citing social stratification and stigmatization of lower-performing students.
• The policy, part of the 'Choc des savoirs' initiative, was meant to enhance student performance in math and French but faced significant implementation challenges.
• Only 26% of colleges have fully adopted the policy, with many opting for heterogeneous groupings instead.
• A decision from the Council of State is expected within three weeks, with the rapporteur suggesting any annulment take effect at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

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