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.
Presence: welcoming the emerging future
An exploration of Otto Scharmer's thinking on the concept of presence, which he extends from the individual to groups and the planet as a whole.
Assessing the value of an expert
How can we assess know-how and the construction of expertise? What role can expert systems play in the future of knowledge mobilization for complex problems?
The skills drain in Africa
Many students from all over the world go abroad in order to have access to better programs. However, the African continent sees a huge part of its youth leaving and never coming back. This exodus of skills is hurting sectors such as medicine and digital technologies.
Parents and the school. Integrating dialogue with parents
One of the factors in the success of opening up the school to parents seems to be linked to the attitude of the head teacher.