“To raise the level, we must start by restoring order”

LE FIGARO.- Act II of “ shock of knowledge », which you announced on the 12th November educational measures, also includes a security and authority component. For what reasons ?

ANNE GENETET.- Over the past three years, the number of serious incidents reported in our schools has doubled. This is considerable. We are also seeing a rejuvenation of violence, with an increase in incidents in primary schools. These moral, verbal and physical attacks, these protests from students and parents, are not tolerable. In many middle and high schools, to raise the level, we must start by restoring order.

This is the second pillar of the “clash of knowledge”, which should enable learning and teaching with peace of mind. I want to protect education staff, starting with teachers, calm the school climate, but also make students and parents responsible. One in two teachers say…