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The precursors of secularism and co-education, Ferdinand Buisson and Paul Robin

The evolution of education in France is far from following a peaceful path. It was marked by numerous clashes and aborted attempts that resurfaced several years later. This is the case with the ideas of Ferdinand Buisson or Paul Robin around secularism and co-education in schools. Through several collaborations, these two precursors laid the groundwork for what leads us today to Civil and Moral Education, in schools that have become mixed since the 1950s.

Grading: necessary or outdated?

A debate that constantly recurs in the educational landscape: that of assessment by grades. As much loved as they are decried, grades always elicit intense reactions. While the Ministry of National Education in France has changed the evaluative approach for the start of the 2016 school year, the question still arises. Should the school system get rid of grades? If so, what to replace them with?

Youth and social movements: becoming an active citizen

High school and university students seem to be able to move mountains to get their ideas across. Politicians are finding that youth are likely to turn their backs on them if they are betrayed or misunderstood. Now trained in citizenship from the earliest grades, young people are speaking out and taking responsibility for opposing bills that they consider counterproductive or dangerous to freedom and equality.

I don't buy, I contribute to an adventure

How to create an economic activity, to live of its creations when the barriers to entry accumulate. Finding a publisher, a distribution channel, convincing intermediaries to associate their efforts with yours seem like insurmountable activities. An economic model built on relationships, storytelling techniques and participation.

The most powerful policy for improving education is poverty reduction.

A small reduction in family poverty leads to significant increases in positive school behaviour and better academic performance. With supporting data and statistics.